Description
Cranberry Chicken Puffs are a delightful appetizer or light meal featuring tender shredded chicken mixed with dried cranberries, mozzarella cheese, green onions, and mayonnaise, all encased in flaky crescent roll dough. Baked to golden perfection, these puffs offer a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors with a crisp, buttery crust.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Dough
- 16 ounces canned crescent roll dough (2 8-ounce cans)
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat, nonstick foil, or parchment paper to ensure easy removal and cleaning.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, thinly sliced green onion, dried cranberries, freshly grated mozzarella cheese, and mayonnaise. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Prepare Dough: Open one can of crescent rolls and spread the dough out on a cutting board. Separate the dough into 4 rectangles, each consisting of 2 attached triangles, and press the seams together in the middle to seal. Repeat this process with the second can of dough, resulting in 8 sealed rectangles.
- Fill Dough: Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture into the center of each rectangle. Fold the corners of each rectangle up and over the filling, pressing firmly to seal all edges completely and prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
- Bake: Arrange the filled puffs seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart evenly. Bake in the preheated oven at 375 degrees F for 12 minutes or until the tops turn golden brown and the dough is fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the puffs from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set slightly and to avoid burns.
Notes
- Nutritional information is approximate and can vary based on the specific ingredients used.
- For appetizers, serve one puff per person. For a main dish or dinner, plan on two puffs per person.
- Optional chopped walnuts or pecans add a nice crunch and flavor contrast if desired.
- You can substitute mozzarella cheese with cheddar or another favorite cheese to vary the flavor.
- Make sure to seal the dough well to prevent filling leakage during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
