A friend brought this beautiful chicken ring when I was out of the hospital, and I had to ask for the recipe. I love the convenience of using canned Pillsbury crescent rolls when I’m in a pinch, it makes everything so easy because all you have to do is stuff it and bake it. If you love using Crescent rolls, try my delicious Taco Ring, Pigs in a Blanket, or make dessert with it and try this easy Sopapilla Cheesecake or this easy Cheesecake Stuffed Pull Apart Christmas Tree for the holidays!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Key Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this crescent ring: Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Chicken: Use cooked shredded chicken, I normally use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken if I had a trip to Costco! But if you need to cook chicken for this, you can boil chicken breasts in just 20 minutes. Broccoli: Use fresh or frozen. If using fresh broccoli, chop it small then place it in a bowl with a splash of water and into the microwave for 90 seconds (at 600W) this will soften it and give it a nice texture. If you’re using frozen broccoli, all you have to do is thaw it and drain any excess moisture. Crescent Rolls: You need two 8-ounce cans for this recipe. I buy the Pillsbury brand usually. I think they taste better, but the store brand will work as well. If you’re in the UK, Jus Roll Croissants sold in Asda are pretty much the same thing but one can is 340g so you will either make a smaller ring or buy 2 cans and have some leftover dough. Cheese: We are using a combination of cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and mozzarella but feel free to use your favorites! Keep in mind the cream cheese binds all the ingredients together and makes the filling creamy.
How To Make a Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Crescent Ring
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (180°C), and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Recipe Tips
It’s best to work with cold crescent roll dough, as it will hold up to stretching and manipulation better. If your dough is getting difficult to work with, pop it in the fridge for a few minutes. Make sure your pan is not going to stick to the crescent ring. Use a non-stick spray or parchment paper. Allow the cheesy chicken ring to cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving. This will give the ingredients time to settle and avoid a runny mess. Optional: Before baking, and after you brush on the egg wash, you can sprinkle the chicken ring with grated parmesan (about a tablespoon), dried herbs, or even sesame seeds.
Storing Tips
Leftovers: Store any leftovers for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Freezer: This chicken ring freezes beautifully, which can come in handy for a quick lunch that you can reheat in the oven. Arrange slices of this ring on a baking sheet, and freeze for an hour, then transfer to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Don’t forget to label the bags with the name and date. To reheat, preferably thaw in the fridge overnight or remove from the freezer 30 minutes before reheating, then reheat in a preheated oven at 325° (160°C) until warmed up.
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