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Creamy Chicken Crescents Recipe

"Collecting cookbooks from area churches is my hobby, and this recipe was one of my discoveries," says Rena Laska of Bancroft, Wisconsin. "I made some changes to suit my family's tastes." The cheesy chicken dish comes together easily with a tube of refrigerated rolls.

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Creamy Chicken Crescents Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2/3 cup condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup milk

Directions

Separate crescent dough into eight triangles. Combine the chicken and 2 tablespoons cheese; place about 2 tablespoonfuls on the wide end of each triangle. Roll up and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, combine soup, milk and remaining cheese. Cook until heated through and cheese is melted. Serve over crescents. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 328 calories, 20 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 22 mg cholesterol, 859 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 9 g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Chicken Crescents in Quick Cooking November/December 2004, p6

Freeze Cheese Before Shredding

Before shredding soft cheeses like mozzarella, I put the cheese in the freezer for about 30 minutes. I’ve found this makes it easier to shred, and the cheese doesn’t stick to the grater. —Cheryl J., Beltsville, Maryland