These Chicken and Sweet Potato Crescent Cups are a delightful and easy chicken recipe that combines savory chicken with sweet potatoes, all wrapped in flaky crescent dough. Perfect for appetizers or a quick dinner, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
The recipe is simple to follow and requires minimal ingredients, making it a great choice for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Easy Chicken and Sweet Potato Crescent Cups
This recipe features tender chicken mixed with sweet potatoes and seasonings, all baked in golden crescent dough cups. It takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: In a pot, boil the diced sweet potatoes until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and mash slightly.
- Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mashed sweet potatoes, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Prepare Crescent Cups: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. Press each triangle into the cups of a greased muffin tin, forming a cup shape.
- Fill Cups: Spoon the chicken and sweet potato mixture into each crescent cup, filling them generously.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before removing from the muffin tin. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 cups
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
