Easy Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Crescents Recipe
Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Crescents are the ultimate comfort food. No more soggy, bland crescents. I’ll show you how to get that perfect, golden, gooey bite every time. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. You might also love my Easy Garlic Bread Recipe and Best Caesar Salad Recipe.
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Why You'll Love This Easy Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Crescents Recipe
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Golden, crispy crescent dough with a soft, gooey center
- Perfect balance of creamy alfredo and savory chicken
- Great for meal prep and freezes well
Ingredients for Easy Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Crescents Recipe
Full ingredient amounts are in the recipe card below. Here's what you'll need at a glance.
Main Ingredients
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup store-bought or homemade alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings & Flavors
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Optional Toppings
- (Optional) Fresh parsley, chopped
- (Optional) Red pepper flakes
- (Optional) Grated Parmesan cheese
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Chicken: Rotisserie chicken works great for convenience. You can also use leftover chicken or cook your own.
- Alfredo sauce: Homemade is best, but store-bought works in a pinch. Just make sure it's not too watery.
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- 1Prepare the fillingMix shredded chicken, alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
- 2Unroll the doughUnroll the crescent roll dough and press the seams together to form a large rectangle.
- 3Add the fillingSpread the chicken alfredo mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
- 4Roll up the crescentsStarting from the long side, tightly roll up the dough. Cut into 8 equal pieces.
- 5Air fry the crescentsPreheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place the crescents in the air fryer basket, seam side down. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
Pro Tips for the Best Easy Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Crescents Recipe
- Ingredient prep: Make sure your chicken is finely shredded to distribute evenly in the crescents.
- Common mistake and fix: The common mistake is not pressing the seams of the crescent dough together, which can cause the filling to leak. To fix, make sure to press the seams firmly before adding the filling.
- Timing: You can prepare the filling and roll up the crescents ahead of time. Just store them in the fridge until ready to air fry.
- Texture enhancement: For extra crispiness, brush the crescents with a little bit of melted butter before air frying.
Recipe Success Checklist
Run through this before you start. These are the 8 things that determine success or failure.
- 1. Press the seams of the crescent dough together firmly before adding the filling
- 2. Spread the chicken alfredo mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border
- 3. Roll up the crescents tightly to prevent leaking
- 4. Air fry the crescents at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until golden and crispy
- 5. Keep an eye on the crescents to prevent burning
Storing and Reheating Easy Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Crescents Recipe
🧊 Fridge
Store leftover crescents in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
❄️ Freezer
Freeze uncooked crescents on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 2 months. No need to thaw before air frying.
🔥 Oven Reheat
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the crescents on a baking sheet and reheat for 10-12 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle with a little water to prevent drying out.
📡 Microwave
Microwave on high for 20-30 seconds. Sprinkle with a little water to prevent drying out. Stir halfway through to ensure even heating.
⏰ Make Ahead
You can prepare the filling and roll up the crescents up to 24 hours ahead of time. Store in the fridge until ready to air fry.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of dried basil or oregano to the chicken alfredo mixture.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the mozzarella cheese with cheddar or a Mexican cheese blend.
- Make-ahead: You can assemble the crescents up to 24 hours ahead of time. Just store them in the fridge until ready to air fry.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the crescents are browning too quickly, reduce the air fryer temperature to 350°F (175°C). If the crescents are not cooking through, add a few minutes to the air frying time.
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→ Check Price on AmazonEasy Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Crescents Recipe
Ingredients
Main
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup store-bought or homemade alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Optional
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Red pepper flakes
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1Prepare the filling: Mix shredded chicken, alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
- 2Unroll the dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and press the seams together to form a large rectangle.
- 3Add the filling: Spread the chicken alfredo mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
- 4Roll up the crescents: Starting from the long side, tightly roll up the dough. Cut into 8 equal pieces.
- 5Air fry the crescents: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place the crescents in the air fryer basket, seam side down. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
Notes
- Chef tip: For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of dried basil or oregano to the chicken alfredo mixture.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the mozzarella cheese with cheddar or a Mexican cheese blend.
- Make-ahead: You can assemble the crescents up to 24 hours ahead of time. Just store them in the fridge until ready to air fry.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the crescents are browning too quickly, reduce the air fryer temperature to 350°F (175°C). If the crescents are not cooking through, add a few minutes to the air frying time.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftover crescents in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze uncooked crescents on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 2 months. No need to thaw before air frying.
- Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the crescents on a baking sheet and reheat for 10-12 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle with a little water to prevent drying out.
- Microwave: Microwave on high for 20-30 seconds. Sprinkle with a little water to prevent drying out. Stir halfway through to ensure even heating.
- Make ahead: You can prepare the filling and roll up the crescents up to 24 hours ahead of time. Store in the fridge until ready to air fry.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 20g
- Fat: 18g
- Sat. Fat: 9g
- Carbs: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
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InformationalFrequently Asked Questions about Easy Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Crescents Recipe
It takes about 20 minutes to prepare the crescents and 8-10 minutes to air fry them.
Yes, you can prepare the filling and roll up the crescents up to 24 hours ahead of time. Just store them in the fridge until ready to air fry.
The most common reason for soggy crescents is not pressing the seams of the dough together firmly enough. This can cause the filling to leak and make the dough soggy. To fix, make sure to press the seams firmly before adding the filling.
Yes, you can bake these crescents in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
These crescents are great with a side of garlic bread, a Caesar salad, or some steamed vegetables.
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