Prep Time:
Cook Time: around 30 minutes
Makes: 12 servings
Description: These cute little guys are a quick appetizer, great use of leftover chicken, or even a meal. I happen to like chicken, but these would be good with most any other meat or vegetable.
Ingredients
Basic Version:
1 cup of cooked shredded chicken
5 tablespoons chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
6 oz package cream cheese (can be light)
6 Tbsp butter
3 (10 oz) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
3 cans of crescent dough
1/2 cup of cooked shredded chicken
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 cup red pepper hummus
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1/3 cup red pepper
1/3 cup grape tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup fat-free feta cheese
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, saute onions. When they are tender add garlic, cook 1 minute. onion and garlic. Add chicken mixture and stir.
- In a medium bowl, blend chicken mixture, cream cheese and butter until creamy.
- Preheat oven to 325.
- Unroll croissants and divide in half to create 12 rectangles. Place approximately one tablespoon of the chicken mixture on each rectangle. Fold into balls.
- Arrange balls on a large baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tips and Tricks
This is a perfect use for leftover chicken.
Variations
Use turkey with a little cranberry in the mixture for a holiday touch
Why not do sausage and eggs, or pizza, or maybe a veggie pocket.
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