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    Home / Main Dish / Chicken

    Proven Recipe Cream Cheese Chicken Croissants

    Published on October 23, 2019 by Devour Dinner | 159 Comments

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    I first made this recipe, Cream Cheese Chicken Croissants or Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls years and years ago when my now 25 year old son was little.  Now this recipe has reached more than 2 million viewers and growing daily.

    He devoured them and still will regularly ask to have them for dinner secretly hoping there will be leftovers so he can eat one for lunch the next day.  I keep these ingredients on hand as my "go to" recipe when ever I'm in a pinch. To say we LOVE them, is putting it mildly, they are truly a family favorite!

    Cream Cheese Chicken stuffed in a flakey Pillsbury Croissant has become a stable recipe in our home. It's tried tested and true. There are many Pillsbury crescent roll recipes with chicken but trust me, this one is the BEST.

    Chicken Cream Cheese

    This recipe has been updated as of October 2019

    This recipe has become a tried and true favorite over the years and we will continue to share this recipe of Cream Cheese Chicken Croissants to all those to come into our home. That’s all I need as a mom to know it’s a good recipe. 

    I make this Chicken Salad with Cream Cheese recipe using Shredded Chicken, which I make in my Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker. The recipe is super simple, and I can throw together and walk away. However, in a pinch I you can also used canned chicken too. It's a lifesaver when you need a quick delicious meal.

    Preparing the rest only takes minutes after a long day and Dinner is quickly on the table.

    Cream Cheese Chicken

    Don't worry if you don't have shredded chicken ready. You can quickly cook some up, or in a pinch used Canned Chicken Breast or cut up Rotisserie Chicken.

    Chicken Cream Cheese Croissants

    Ingredients in Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Croissants?

    • 2 Cans Pillsbury Croissant Biscuits ~ Or any store brand works too
    • 8 oz Cream Cheese
    • 2 Cups Shredded Chicken ~ Psst, even canned chicken will work in a pinch
    • 2 Tbs Milk
    • 1 Bunch Diced Green Onions
    • ¼ Cup Diced Green Bell Pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • and Pepper to Taste

    Additional Add Ins

    What's. recipe without an add in right? So here are some of our FAVORITE Add ins for Cream Cheese Chicken Croissants.

    • Peas, frozen of course. Just rinse and throw in to mixture about ¼ cup is perfect
    • Bacon Crumbles. Did your mouth just start to salivate? Oh it's good!
    • Cheese. Mozzarella, Cheddar, or even Parmesan. Add some extra Cheese.
    • Celery. Celery gives texture and a little crunch. It's good. Try it!
    • Bell Pepper. I know, the recipe has bell pepper all ready but why not switch it up with a Red or yellow Bell Pepper. Try it!

    With simple ingredients the Chicken Cream Cheese Croissants are the type of recipes my boys have taken with them to college. 

    Nothing like a little bit of home with a recipe they can handle with their busy college lives. 

    The each have learned to modify this recipe to their tastes too.  It’s wonderful to see them growing in the kitchen and learning how to cook.

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    How to make Stuffed Crescent Roll Recipe with Cream Cheese Chicken?

    I buy the refrigerated canned croissants.  These have 8 croissants in each can. 

    However, when you unroll the dough there are cuts to separate the dough and you will need to pinch the seams together with your fingers to create 4 rectangles per can. 

    This recipe can easily be halved if you only wish to make 4 Chicken Cream Cheese Croissants at a time. 

    Please note, my cutting board will only hold 3 rectangles at time, but rest assured you can make 4 of these babies at once.

    Chicken Cream Cheese Croissants

    Once you have your seams pinched together you can place a heaping ¼ cup of mixture on the center of each croissant. 

    It can seem like it’s a lot and might spill out but I’ve never had that problem.  So fill them up.

    Chicken Cream Cheese Croissants

    Then just bring the corners together and pinch to top so they stay closed.  I only pinch at the top and leave the little pockets on each side open.  It’s cute that way and nothing spills out.

    Chicken Cream Cheese Croissants
    Chicken Cream Cheese Croissants

    To make that wonderful additional flaky crust on the croissant, take a whisked egg and brush it on before you bake.  This of course is optional.

    It’s amazing what this little additional effort makes to the texture and flavor of this dish.  Yum!  Who wouldn’t love the Chicken Cream Cheese Croissants?  I’m ready for one now.

    Chicken Cream Cheese
    I love Cream Cheese Chicken, How else can I use this recipe?

    Forget the croissants and use this filling inside of a tortilla making a quesadilla. It's Delish! I do like to add some parmesan cheese on top.

    Can I substitute Canned Chicken?

    You sure can! For this recipe use 2 cans of chicken. You can also use a cut up Rotisserie Chicken and believe it or not, leftover Turkey is also great too!

    Does Cream Cheese Chicken Freeze?

    Typically I don't recommend freezing dairy products. For this recipe I would not recommend freezing once you have the filling made. However, cooking chicken to make shredded chicken takes the longest and I do make this ahead all the time and freeze it. Works perfectly!

    Can I use fresh baked Croissants?

    Of course you can. Slice open your croissants and spread a nice layer of Chicken Cream Cheese inside. I would still recommend heating this up as the filling is definitely better warm.

    How to Reheat Cream Cheese Chicken Croissants?

    I like to reheat these one at a time in my Microwave or using an Air Fryer.

    Can I make Chicken Cream Cheese Ahead?

    Yes you can. You can make the filling ahead of time up to 4 day if properly stored in your refrigerator.

    Of course eating Cream Cheese Chicken Croissants are good, but a viewer asked what other recipe ideas could be made with crescent rolls. I was up for the challenge and here are a few of our other favorites too!

    Easy Philly Cheesesteak
    • Easy Philly Cheesesteak Croissants
    • Crescent Ring Stuffed with Leftover Turkey
    • Chicken Parmesan Croissant Sandwiches

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    Cream Cheese Chicken
    Cream Cheese Chicken Croissants
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    Chicken Cream Cheese Croissants

    Croissants filled with shredded chicken and cream cheese are a creamy delicious lunch or dinner.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time33 minutes mins
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    Course: Entree, Main Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8

    Ingredients

    • 2 Cups Shredded Chicken - See Recipe Below
    • 2 Pop Cans Croissants
    • 1 8oz Cream Cheese - softened
    • 1 bunch Green Onions
    • ¼ cup Bell Pepper - Chopped and diced
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
    • 2 tablespoon Butter - softened
    • 2 tablespoon Milk
    • 1 Egg - *optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350F degrees
    • In a bowl mix cream cheese and butter, until blended. Add milk. Mixture will be chunky if cream cheese is not softened. It's okay. Add in shredded chicken, diced green onions, diced green bell pepper, salt and pepper. Mix to combine. 1 8oz Cream Cheese, 2 tablespoon Butter, 2 tablespoon Milk, 2 Cups Shredded Chicken, 1 bunch Green Onions, ¼ cup Bell Pepper, ½ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Pepper
    • On a cutting board, unroll one tube of Croissants. They are all precut, so with your fingers pinch together the cut lines. You will be make 4 rectangles out of the 8 croissants. See Photo 2 Pop Cans Croissants
    • One each rectangle place ¼ cup of mixture in the center of the croissant and bring corners together and pinch to close.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk egg and brush egg over each croissant. (Optional) 1 Egg
    • Bake for 13-15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and serve.

    How to make Shredded Chicken

    • Place 1 Cup water or Chicken Broth in Bottom of Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker
    • Place 2 Chicken Breasts in Instant Pot on Trivet
    • Sprinkle Salt and Pepper over Chicken Breasts
    • Sprinkle crushed garlic on chicken
    • Close Instant Pot Lid and check to make sure pressure valve is closed
    • Set on Manual (Presser Cook) High for 18 minutes
    • Allow a 20 minute Natural Release
    • Remove Chicken Breasts and one at a time shred chicken with forks
    • Use in a meal, or package and freeze for later use

    Notes

    Want to change it up?
    Add ½ Cup shredded Parmesan or ⅓ Cup Bacon Bits
    Have you made this recipe?Mention @devourdinner or tag us #devourdinner! Please leave a comment and rating below. Thank you!

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    All nutrition values are approximate and calculated by a plugin and are provided as a courtesy. Adding or subtracting ingredients will change the nutritional value.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 308IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Marques

      January 24, 2026 at 4:50 pm

      5 stars
      I don't have either green onions or peppers on hand at the moment. How about a can of green chiles?

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        February 08, 2026 at 10:31 pm

        The great thing about this recipe is you can swap out ingredients based on what you have or what flavors you like best! So yes, go ahead and add a small can of diced green chilies and give it a go! I'm sure it will be delicious!

        Reply
    2. Terra Stinson

      October 07, 2025 at 9:15 pm

      5 stars
      I made this today & it was very good. I would not use salt the next time as the chicken that I used seemed to be more salty than I thought. Overall, it was very delicious. I am going to add some bacon bits or pieces when I make it again.

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        October 16, 2025 at 8:41 am

        Hey Terra! We love adding bacon bits, it's such a great recipe that we've enjoyed as a family for decades!

        Reply
    3. Kristi Maxwell

      March 10, 2025 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      I grew up knowing this recipe as “Chicken Thingy’s”. I just bought the ingredients to make them for our family!

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        April 02, 2025 at 11:44 am

        Hi Kristi, we call them all sorts of things but regardless it's been a family favorite recipe for nearly 45 years!

        Reply
    4. Sue Waters

      October 11, 2024 at 2:05 pm

      5 stars
      These are the best, easy great leftovers, it’s an regular on my menu. Sue

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        October 11, 2024 at 8:05 pm

        I love hearing this! Such a great recipe that is a regular on our menu too

        Reply
      • Shawn

        October 17, 2025 at 10:25 am

        5 stars
        I have used canned chicken. works great when you're in a hurry.

        Reply
        • Devour Dinner

          October 20, 2025 at 10:35 am

          Canned Chicken does work great in a pinch! Great easy night recipe for sure

          Reply
    5. Sharon

      June 29, 2024 at 3:46 pm

      5 stars
      I made these for my dad after my mom passed away. Easy for him to heat up when he wasn't up to cooking. Very simple to make and delicious.

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        July 28, 2024 at 6:01 pm

        I love that you shared this recipe with you dad. We love them too! Great comfort food and so very tasty

        Reply
    6. Phyllis

      March 09, 2024 at 7:19 pm

      5 stars
      The taste of this is really good. I used a rotisserie chicken instead which added more flavor. I did have to cook it for about 25 minutes and also had to spread it out on two cookie sheets so they did not touch. All in all great recipe and really easy.

      Reply
    7. Cheryl

      July 23, 2023 at 11:43 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe looks like a keeper. Quick and tasty, and it can be tweaked to suit your family. Just an FYI to make it easier, Pillsbury now makes Crescent Sheets. Roll it out and cut into quarters - no pinching the seams to close. I really want to make this with sauce and mozzarella to make a chicken parmesan hot sandwich. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
    8. Angel

      July 13, 2023 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars
      I've made this twice now and really enjoyed it! I found some crescent rolls on clearance, but didn't want to go the standard route with them. I made some changes I thought I'd share on case they'd be useful. you can use canned chicken for this recipe. two 12.0 oz cans or just one per tube, which is what I did for my small family. a small can of green chilies worked instead of the peppers since I didn't have fresh. I appreciated that this recipe is pretty adaptable and I've got it saved for future use!

      Reply
      • Marques

        January 24, 2026 at 4:48 pm

        5 stars
        Yes, I'm thinking of using Chiles instead of both the green onions and peppers!

        Reply
    9. Chelsey

      April 24, 2023 at 7:41 am

      These are delicious! I ended up using onion and chive cream cheese and it turned out wonderful! Can’t wait to have them again.

      Reply
      • Cindy Reilley

        January 09, 2025 at 10:40 am

        That's a good idea. I just made these for my friend and me. I think your idea would give more flavor.I may add extra chicken too. love this dish with many options for different taste.

        Reply
    10. Thayne

      December 28, 2022 at 5:53 pm

      5 stars
      love this recipe for years now. we also cook a can of cream of chicken soup, diluted with milk and seasoned with oregano and thyme boiled down to the right consistency then used as a gravy. adds a little more flavor.

      Reply
    11. Amy Main

      November 19, 2022 at 10:45 am

      5 stars
      I have made this twice and it has been a hit each time. Easy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        November 19, 2022 at 11:12 am

        We love recipes that are always a hit! So happy you loved them too

        Reply
    12. Santay

      October 22, 2022 at 4:46 pm

      5 stars
      Mighty tasty for such a quick and easy dish. I made these with canned chicken, adding in some shredded Monterrey Jack cheese; I didn't expect anything great. They were good enough that I plan to serve them at a neighborhood get-together next week. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        October 29, 2022 at 10:12 pm

        Hi Sanatay,
        I'm so happy you loved this recipe. It is simple but can be dressed up in many ways and everyone always loves them too. I hope the neighborhood enjoys them like you have.

        Reply
    13. Marion

      July 31, 2022 at 9:09 am

      We love these. Question. Can these be made ahead and stored in the fridge before baking? Concerned about the filling making the bottom wet.

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        October 06, 2022 at 8:18 pm

        Hi Marion, I would make the filling and store the filling in the fridge until I'm ready to fill the crescent rolls. Then they will be fresh and bake up nicely.

        Reply
    14. Michelle Woods

      July 10, 2022 at 12:28 pm

      Rebecca,
      I’ve made these and they are scrumptiously delicious! Hubby and I LOVE them 😋

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        July 14, 2022 at 9:59 am

        These are a favorite of ours too Michelle! So glad you loved them

        Reply
    15. Rondigger

      March 06, 2022 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      Instead of bell pepper, I add chopped brocollie and water chestnuts. It is awesome

      Reply
    16. Marcus

      February 08, 2022 at 4:58 pm

      Frank’s hot sauce, some ranch dressing and shredded cheddar cheese. How much? Whatever suits taste and heat level. Buffalo wing chicken dip crescents.

      Reply
    17. Nathalie

      September 19, 2021 at 3:57 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe had me at the word cheese 😊. It is very easy to make and delicious. My husband suggested having marinara sauce on the side for dipping, I will try that next time.

      Reply
    18. Pamela Robertson

      September 03, 2021 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      These are so good and so easy to make! My husband absolutely loved them and so did my grandson! I will definitely be making these again and also taking some to my 91 year old dad who will be able to easily heat them up.

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        September 17, 2021 at 7:43 pm

        Hi Pam, this is a fantastic favorite recipe. We love all the variations that can be made with them too. So glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
      • Colleen Kahn

        November 21, 2021 at 6:25 pm

        5 stars
        I make these and serve them with a sauce of half cream of chicken soup and sour cream heated through. Decadent!!

        Reply
        • Devour Dinner

          December 06, 2021 at 9:23 pm

          I love the sauce idea. Delish!

          Reply
    19. Sigrid Howe

      June 06, 2021 at 3:38 pm

      5 stars
      My whole family loves these!!

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        June 15, 2021 at 8:36 pm

        I love reviews like this! So glad to hear your family loves Chicken Cream Cheese Croissants. They are a favorite in my home too.

        Reply
        • Penny Galloway

          August 02, 2021 at 8:50 pm

          I have never ever seen canned croissants? Be the same as canned crescents ?

          Reply
          • Devour Dinner

            August 03, 2021 at 9:10 am

            Yes, the Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

          • Cass

            May 08, 2022 at 7:54 pm

            5 stars
            These are called chicken squares in our home. My mom
            has been making these for over 40 years and I make them for my family. They are always a hit!

          • Devour Dinner

            May 18, 2022 at 4:12 pm

            Some call them Chicken Squares or Chicken Pillows and I grew up enjoying them which has been at least 40 years. 😉 It's a great recipe.

    20. Sharon Murphy

      January 13, 2021 at 9:04 am

      5 stars
      Made these for my dad because they are perfect for him to pop in the microwave to heat up a little. He doesn't have use of one arm/hand so simple meals that he can reheat are perfect. I added peas and a little more green pepper because we love both. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        January 16, 2021 at 10:57 am

        I bet your dad will love having these to eat. They are a favorite in my home as well.

        Reply
    21. Rachel

      December 13, 2020 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      They came out great! Thanks so much for posting, it's a great nostalgic dish.

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        December 20, 2020 at 9:48 pm

        Hi Rachel, we sure love making Chicken Stuffed Croissants and I'm so glad you enjoyed this family favorite recipe too.

        Reply
    22. Karens

      December 13, 2020 at 6:44 pm

      5 stars
      Tasty & quick dinner idea – what’s not to like!

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        December 20, 2020 at 9:50 pm

        Hi Karens, Thanks for the great review. This recipe is truly a favorite of ours.

        Reply
    23. Chelsea

      November 24, 2020 at 9:06 pm

      5 stars
      Made these last night! SO good!

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        November 26, 2020 at 11:45 am

        So Glad you loved them Chelsea! One of our favorite recipes over the years!

        Reply
    24. Karen

      November 23, 2020 at 7:49 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this tonight and I’m making it a regular!! Soooo good. Even my picky eater, who likes things as PLAin as POSSible, scarfed down a couple of these!

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        November 26, 2020 at 11:46 am

        Hi Karen! My Picky Eater loves these as well. It's been a heaven sent recipe in our home for sure.

        Reply
    25. Susan Jane Maxwell

      November 21, 2020 at 9:46 am

      5 stars
      I have made these and they are delicious. I have made them for family and friends.

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        November 28, 2020 at 10:39 am

        Hi Susan! Thanks for the raving review! I've been making this recipe for close to 30 years and we love them

        Reply
    26. Hema

      November 07, 2020 at 3:26 am

      Thanks Guys, Your Recipe Was Too Fantastic. Me and My Family Loved it. I Will Share your Rrecipe with my friends. Hope they will love it too.

      Reply
    27. KATHIE SUCIDLO

      November 01, 2020 at 9:22 am

      I have a husband who still doesn't eat meat of Fridays...how do you think this would be if I substituted crab for the chicken?

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        November 02, 2020 at 6:01 am

        Hi Kathie, you could very easily substitute crab in this recipe. You might also enjoy adding diced bell peppers too! Enjoy

        Reply
    28. Ret Yeager

      October 16, 2020 at 7:58 am

      5 stars
      I’ve been making this for years as well. I like to use the Garden Vegetable cream cheese for added flavor. I like to use a variety of toppings: cheese sauce, crushed Italian bread crumbs, brushed melted butter. I have frozen for a fast weeknight meal. The ones I’m going to freeze I underbake a bit, then microwave for a minute or so to heat up the inside before putting in the oven to finish baking.

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        October 16, 2020 at 11:45 am

        Hi Ret, I'm going to have to try Garden Veggie Cream Cheese. Sounds so good! Great tip about under baking when preparing to freeze. Thanks so much for the ideas!

        Reply
      • Nikki Krakauer “JustTabandMe”

        October 23, 2020 at 3:58 pm

        5 stars
        These have been our favorites for about 30 years now, but the different flavors of cream cheese is inspired! Someone asked about freezing leftovers, but everyone I know fights over the leftovers before we even sit down to eat them!!!

        Reply
        • Devour Dinner

          November 02, 2020 at 6:12 am

          I definitely need to try the other flavors of cream cheese. I bet they are so good!

          Reply
    29. Kelli E

      October 11, 2020 at 5:39 pm

      5 stars
      I added more chicken (2 1/2 c) and my family liked it better.

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        October 16, 2020 at 11:47 am

        Hi Kelli! Adding more chicken to fit your family needs is never a bad idea! So glad you enjoyed one of our family favorites

        Reply
    30. Sandy

      October 01, 2020 at 11:22 am

      4 stars
      It's a great recipe, I've been making it for years. Except I go a step further. Before baking them, dip the tops in melted butter and crushed walnuts, serve with cream of chicken soup as a gravy undiluted. Your welcome

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        October 05, 2020 at 11:40 pm

        Oh I love the idea of adding crushed walnuts on top. I'm going to have to give that a try!

        Reply
      • Randy Griffith

        November 10, 2020 at 11:13 am

        Served on rice with the cream of chicken soup and toss on finely chopped green onion

        Reply
    31. Beryl

      September 20, 2020 at 8:53 pm

      5 stars
      My family loves this dish! I omit the pimentos which we don’t like; also I shred the chicken, it seems to make it easier for me to fold up the croissants and not have them split at the perforations.

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        September 21, 2020 at 10:08 am

        Hi Beryl! Thanks for the glowing review. It's a winning recipe and I love your adaptations too!

        Reply
    32. Stephanie

      September 09, 2020 at 12:36 am

      Wow. My family has been making these since '89 when one of the moms from my grade school submitted it in our church cookbook! We use diced celery and add parsley and we call them Chicken Bundles. We probably eat them once a month or so! They are hands down our family favorite dinner- my parents and sistersas well as my own family! So crazy that someone else makes almost the same thing!

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        September 09, 2020 at 8:22 am

        Hi Stephanie, I love the name Chicken Bundles. How cute. I've been making these for decades and we love them too. It's so fun to add additional ingredients too.

        Reply
    33. Jimmy

      September 08, 2020 at 8:22 pm

      5 stars
      I've been making these for years - but using leftover turkey instead of the chicken. When everybody's sick and tired of the Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey, I make these and they always go fast!

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        September 09, 2020 at 8:23 am

        Hi Jimmy! Using leftover turkey is great too. Sounds like a perfect way to use leftovers after the holidays.

        Reply
        • Lisa

          October 29, 2020 at 3:59 pm

          Just made these with no peppers but added basil pesto and Parmesan cheese OMG delicious!!!

          Reply
          • Devour Dinner

            November 02, 2020 at 6:04 am

            Hi Lisa, I love your additions and so glad you loved it. I'll have to try with a little pesto. Sounds delish!

    34. Lisa

      September 07, 2020 at 9:27 am

      I make almost the same thing but I add a bit of fresh steamed broccoli instead of the bell pepper. That is amazing too.

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        September 07, 2020 at 1:31 pm

        Hi Lisa, adding steamed broccoli sounds really good. I'll have to give it a try!

        Reply
    35. Amy (Savory Moments)

      September 02, 2020 at 1:42 pm

      I can see why these are so popular! They look delicious and very family friendly!

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        September 03, 2020 at 4:47 pm

        Hi Amy, Chicken Stuffed Croissants have been our family favorite for decades. They are super easy to make which is why I always have the ingredients on hand to make in a pinch.

        Reply
    36. Hezzi-D

      September 02, 2020 at 4:32 am

      My mom used to make something similar to this and I LOVED it. I need to try this stat!

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        September 03, 2020 at 4:47 pm

        Hi Hezzi, I hope you give them a try and let me know what you thought. So many have shared their photos of this recipe on Pinterest and it's so fun to see!

        Reply
    37. Margie

      August 29, 2020 at 11:44 am

      5 stars
      Delicious and so easy to make. It was a last minute decision to make and it worked out perfectly because I had all the ingredients in the house. 😊

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        August 29, 2020 at 11:57 am

        I love to hear this. I always try to keep the ingredients on hand so I have an easy meal to make in a pinch!

        Reply
      • Elissa

        August 29, 2020 at 8:27 pm

        Amazing made these tonight Everyone loves them Thank you so much for sharing the recipe😁

        Reply
        • Devour Dinner

          August 30, 2020 at 9:14 am

          So happy to hear this! We love making them. Have you tried the Philly Cheesesteak stuffed Croissants? They are wonderful too!

          Reply
    38. Blanca

      August 29, 2020 at 8:14 am

      5 stars
      Loved this!! I’ve made it twice now!SO DELICIOUS! Thank you so much for sharing this recip

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        August 29, 2020 at 11:21 am

        This is one of our favorite recipes too. I always try to keep these ingredients on hand for those busy nights when I need an easy dinner.

        Reply
    39. Gabby

      August 25, 2020 at 9:42 pm

      Hey Rebecca I hope all is well. I had a quick question is there a substitute For the cream cheese since I wanted to bake it without dairy. I hope this message finds you well and I can’t wait to hear from you. Please stay safe.
      Best regards, gabby

      Reply
      • Devour Dinner

        August 29, 2020 at 11:23 am

        Hi Gabby! I am doing great! Thanks for reaching out. This recipe would be difficult to make without dairy, but I do have my Philly Cheese Steak Croissants that could be made easily without dairy (just leave the cheese out), they are wonderful.

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    40. julie brown

      August 12, 2020 at 10:52 am

      5 stars
      I added a package of Ranch dressing mix and shredded colby jack cheese. They were awesome! All my peeps loved them! Oh and I used onion powder instead of the chopped onion bc my crew is picky about the onions!

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      • Devour Dinner

        August 12, 2020 at 9:28 pm

        Hi Julie! Thank you for your 5 Star Review! I bet some Ranch mixed it would be really good! Glad all the peeps loved it. 😉

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    41. Lori

      August 10, 2020 at 4:12 pm

      I'm wondering has anyone ever tried using one of the flavored cream cheeses- garden vegetable, chive and onion or even jalapeno? Seems like that could be good. Looking forward to trying this recipe.

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      • Devour Dinner

        August 12, 2020 at 9:31 pm

        I've used Garden Veggie before and loved it!

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    42. Cym

      July 31, 2020 at 8:04 pm

      5 stars
      Soo delicious!!! This was so easy to put together (and I still did it wrong but it worked out lol) bakes quickly, and tastes phenomenal! Easy to cut in half too. Thanks for the recipe!

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      • Devour Dinner

        August 06, 2020 at 2:24 pm

        Hi Cym! I love hearing reviews like this, so glad you enjoyed one of our family favorite recipes.

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    43. JOY

      May 31, 2020 at 1:14 pm

      My aunt made these and she put in 2 heaping TBS of chopped pimento and 2 TBS of melted butter in the mixture. She also heated a can of cream of celery soup and put it over each one when served. Delicious

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      • Devour Dinner

        June 04, 2020 at 12:51 am

        This is a fun recipe to add additional ingredients to. I bed it was delicious!

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        • Barbara

          June 16, 2020 at 2:49 pm

          Need suggestions for what to serve with the pockets?

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          • Devour Dinner

            June 20, 2020 at 10:55 pm

            Hi Barbara,
            We serve Cream Cheese Chicken Stuffed Croissants with a green salad or Roasted Broccoli. Roasted Potatoes are also delicious with this recipe too. During Summer months I love to throw together a fruit salad with a honey/lime drizzle. So many possibilities, hope this helps.

    44. Barbara

      May 12, 2020 at 4:29 pm

      5 stars
      We love these! (I add some garlic powder for some zip). I only wish mine looked as pretty as yours. 😉

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      • Devour Dinner

        May 13, 2020 at 8:16 am

        Hi Barbara, Keep working at it and yours will be pretty too. I pull opposite corners together and pinch and then the other opposite corners. Makes a fun little pocket for these cream cheese croissants.

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      • Kat

        September 20, 2020 at 5:14 am

        Hi Barbara, I love the idea of adding garlic powder! How much do you add? I don’t wAnt to ruin the recipe by adding too much!

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        • Devour Dinner

          September 21, 2020 at 10:09 am

          I would add 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. of Garlic Powdered and taste. Add more if you wish!

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    45. Jessica

      May 01, 2020 at 10:08 am

      5 stars
      These are perfect for a snack for meal. Our whole family loves them, totally recommended!

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      • Devour Dinner

        May 01, 2020 at 4:30 pm

        We secretly hope there are leftovers which there rarely are because we just love them!

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    46. Samantha

      March 30, 2020 at 3:50 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and so easy to make. It was a last minute decision to make and it worked out perfectly because I had all the ingredients in the house. 😊
      I think they would be great for appetizers to if I used 1 crescent piece instead of 2

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      • Devour Dinner

        March 30, 2020 at 4:07 pm

        Hi Samantha! So glad you loved this recipe like we do. Great idea to make a 2 bite small appetizer. It would be delicious!

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    47. Georgia

      March 13, 2020 at 8:33 am

      made these last night - very good and super easy - used buttermilk for the milk - like the kick it gives to recipes calling for milk

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      • Devour Dinner

        March 18, 2020 at 10:31 am

        Georgia, Oh that's a great tip! I'll have to give it a try!

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    48. Mackenzie

      March 11, 2020 at 7:40 pm

      5 stars
      My aunt used to make something very similar. I had her recipe but lost it. This recipe is very similar and so good!!! I think I needed to bake it a few minutes longer, the croissants were still a little raw. Otherwise, great recipe, glad I found it, thanks!!

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      • Devour Dinner

        March 18, 2020 at 10:32 am

        Hi Mackenzie, Oven temperatures will vary by ovens so you can bake longer as needed for sure! I'm glad you love this recipe like we do. I've been making it for over 30 years. Delish!

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      • Mallory Johnson

        May 28, 2020 at 1:37 pm

        Making this tonight and can’t wait to enjoy it! I made them ahead of time and they are in the fridge now. I wanted to be able to pop them in the oven after getting home from work (instead of having to stuff then all, then bake). Do you think this is ok? Hoping it turns out! I don’t want the croissants to burn but the middle to be cold.... will the cook time change?

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        • Devour Dinner

          June 04, 2020 at 12:53 am

          Hi Mallory,
          I have never made this recipe a head of time and kept in the fridge. I'd love to know how they turned out for you.

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          • Angie

            June 16, 2020 at 9:30 am

            I would like to know if it worked also 🙂

      • Amber C.

        June 28, 2020 at 5:31 pm

        5 stars
        My mom added a jar of pimentos and a packet of lipton garden veggie dry soup mix to the cream cheese (maybe not for just 4, she usually made 8) and used chicken broth to thin out the filling a lttle. Sprinkled Italian seasoned bread crumbs on outside of pockets. Serve with rice pilaf and a veggie.

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        • Jan

          September 01, 2020 at 4:08 pm

          Once cooked can they be frozen?

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          • Devour Dinner

            September 03, 2020 at 4:48 pm

            Hi Jan, I have never frozen this recipe after it's been cooked. They are so simple to make and in small batches that I've never had a need to freeze them. But if you try it out, please let me know. I'd be curious.

    49. Jana Miller

      January 25, 2020 at 3:02 pm

      5 stars
      These are so delicious! I didnt have the bell peppers, so used a can of green chilis. Perfecto!

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      • Devour Dinner

        January 25, 2020 at 4:47 pm

        This is a favorite recipe of ours. That's a fun idea to substitute green chilis! I bet it was delicious!

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    50. Imtiaz

      September 05, 2019 at 9:26 am

      Love how simple and complete meal it is in few short steps.

      Can i replace the chicken filling with chicken salad from a deli?

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      • Devour Dinner

        September 05, 2019 at 1:40 pm

        Oh yes, we love this recipe and have made it for 15+ years. I've never tried using Chicken Salad from the Deli, but I imagine you could!

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        • Joanna

          July 26, 2020 at 7:24 pm

          5 stars
          Made this for my picky family of four teens two adults. Everyone liked it! That never happens.

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          • Devour Dinner

            July 27, 2020 at 6:14 pm

            Hi Joanna, My teens love this recipe which is why I always have the ingredients on hand. They can be hard to fee sometimes. So glad your family loved it like we do!

      • Annie E

        November 05, 2019 at 7:45 pm

        Can’t wait to make my own version of add-on stuffing😁 keep you posted ...thank you

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    51. Sandy

      October 09, 2018 at 8:43 am

      I was wondering if you could make this in a Pyrex and just put the crescent rolls on top?

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      • Devour Dinner

        October 09, 2018 at 4:24 pm

        Yes, you could and I think it would be delicious. I do like a bite of roll with each bite of filling.

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        • Jennifer

          February 17, 2021 at 7:22 am

          Can u use cut up chicken in a can thanks.

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          • Devour Dinner

            March 29, 2021 at 6:16 pm

            Yes, Canned Chicken or Rotisserie Chicken can be used in a pinch!

    52. Emily

      June 06, 2018 at 4:46 pm

      My only comment is that I don't think the added salt was necessary. It almost made it too salty. Otherwise, delicious!

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      • Devour Dinner

        June 07, 2018 at 11:13 am

        I'm so glad to hear your feedback. We all have a little different preference when it comes to salt for sure. Feel free to adjust to your own liking. I'm glad you enjoyed these. We love this recipe for many reasons. Mostly because it's just so good!

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    53. shanna

      December 03, 2017 at 11:14 pm

      Yes yes yes! I have everything on hand for these! I'm doing it Friday!

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      • RebeccaGrace

        December 04, 2017 at 6:01 am

        Love it! Let us know how it goes!

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    54. Elizabeth Miller Sliwa

      December 01, 2017 at 8:31 pm

      I made these many years ago but had forgotten! I remember now how the kids DEVOURED them. I'll be making them again soon 🙂

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      • RebeccaGrace

        December 01, 2017 at 8:48 pm

        They are a wonderful little recipe that everyone enjoys!

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    55. Gina

      December 01, 2017 at 8:09 pm

      This is such a unique idea that would go over well with so many! Thanks for sharing!

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    56. Vicki Belanger

      December 01, 2017 at 4:07 pm

      These look sooooo yummy! I will definitely be making this recipe very soon 🙂

      Reply
    57. Stacey Billingsley

      December 01, 2017 at 3:33 pm

      This looks so good! I've actually been craving croissants, and now I have a great idea for a way to use them for dinner. I'm saving this recipe!

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    58. Chantel

      December 01, 2017 at 2:13 pm

      I don't eat chicken but my kids would love these! Love the idea of sending them to school for lunch too. Thanks for sharing!

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    59. Melissa

      December 01, 2017 at 10:14 am

      The kids are going to love these!

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    60. Jamie Nicholls

      December 01, 2017 at 8:25 am

      These look absolutely divine! I can totally see my family loving these. I may just try these in my air fryer to see how they turn out.

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      • RebeccaGrace

        December 01, 2017 at 8:34 am

        I've never tried them in the Air Fryer, please let me know how they turn out! I'm still learning with mine.

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    61. Jen

      December 01, 2017 at 8:20 am

      These sound yummy!

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    62. Laura Belle

      December 01, 2017 at 7:39 am

      This looks delicious. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

      Reply
    63. Monica

      December 01, 2017 at 7:20 am

      These look perfect for brunch! I actually have all the ingredients at home right now. Looks easy and fancy. Thanks for sharing!

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      • RebeccaGrace

        December 01, 2017 at 7:59 am

        I try to keep my recipes with ingredients that people might have on hand. Recipes with too many ingredients or those ingredients that are unfamiliar just don't get made often. I hope you enjoy!

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    64. Rigel Celeste

      December 01, 2017 at 6:20 am

      I have a 3 year old and this looks like something everyone, including him, would enjoy! Thanks for helping a mama out. 🙂

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      • RebeccaGrace

        December 01, 2017 at 6:23 am

        That's the best part of this recipe. You can tweak it for those picky eaters. 🙂

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    65. Lisa

      November 30, 2017 at 10:10 pm

      Do you used the whole egg or just the white? Looks yummy!

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      • RebeccaGrace

        December 01, 2017 at 6:04 am

        You can use either the whole egg or just the whites, either will give you that nice flaky crust.

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        • Alli

          August 12, 2020 at 7:31 am

          We made these but put a jalapeno popper twist to the fillibg by adding bacon, parmesan, and roasted jalapeno and anaheim peppers. Really yummy!

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          • Devour Dinner

            August 12, 2020 at 9:29 pm

            Hi Alli, Great idea to add some of your favorites. This recipe is so versatile and delicious!

    66. Melissa

      November 30, 2017 at 9:22 pm

      These look so good, will have to try!

      Reply
    67. Mollie

      November 30, 2017 at 7:21 pm

      This looks so easy and delicious!

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      • RebeccaGrace

        November 30, 2017 at 10:09 pm

        These are super easy!

        Reply
    68. Heidi

      November 30, 2017 at 6:40 pm

      These look so yummy! I might have to try this out minus the chicken!

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      • RebeccaGrace

        November 30, 2017 at 10:09 pm

        You can always substitute the chicken for veggies in this recipe. You might like that better!

        Reply
    69. Melissa Parcel

      November 30, 2017 at 5:16 pm

      I have made something like this a few times, its so simple and yet so good!

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      • RebeccaGrace

        November 30, 2017 at 10:07 pm

        Yes, they are so simple to make but still so good!

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    70. Amie

      November 30, 2017 at 1:24 pm

      These look delicious! I am saving this recipe!

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      • RebeccaGrace

        November 30, 2017 at 10:08 pm

        Let us know how you like them when you make them!

        Reply
    71. Maggie

      November 30, 2017 at 12:42 pm

      Looks so good! My tummy is grumbling from the pics!

      Reply
    72. Laura Brown

      November 30, 2017 at 11:54 am

      This looks both simple and delicious. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
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