Chicken Pesto Stuffed Crescent Bites Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

These Chicken Pesto Stuffed Crescent Bites are a delightful appetizer or snack that combines tender chicken with flavorful pesto, all wrapped in flaky crescent dough. This easy chicken recipe is perfect for parties or a quick family meal.

With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, these bites are sure to impress your guests or satisfy your cravings.

Easy Chicken Pesto Crescent Bites

This recipe features cooked chicken mixed with pesto and cheese, encased in crescent roll dough. The bites take about 25 minutes to prepare and bake, making them a quick and delicious option for any occasion.

Ingredients

1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare Filling: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, pesto, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
Roll Out Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
Fill and Fold: Place a spoonful of the chicken pesto mixture at the wide end of each triangle. Roll the dough over the filling, starting from the wide end, and tuck the ends to seal.
Brush with Egg Wash: Place the stuffed bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!