These Chicken Spinach Artichoke Crescent Cups are a delightful appetizer or snack that combines tender chicken, fresh spinach, and artichoke hearts wrapped in flaky crescent dough. This chicken recipe is perfect for gatherings or a quick family meal.
The preparation is simple and quick, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. You can easily adjust the filling to include your favorite cheeses or spices.
Delicious Chicken Spinach Artichoke Crescent Cups
These crescent cups are filled with a creamy mixture of chicken, spinach, and artichokes, baked until golden brown. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 8 people.
Ingredients
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Crescent Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. Place each triangle into a greased muffin tin, pressing the dough into the bottom and up the sides.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Fill the Cups: Spoon the chicken mixture into each crescent dough cup, filling them generously.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Brush the tops of the crescent cups with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and the filling is heated through.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm as an appetizer or snack.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 cups
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 14g