Buttery Homemade Chicken Crescent Sandwich Recipe

Why You’ll Love This these Buttery Homemade Chicken Crescent Sandwiches

These buttery, golden crescents are basically the comfort food equivalent of a warm hug – tender chicken wrapped in flaky pastry that practically melts in your mouth.

The creamy filling gets its richness from cream cheese and butter, while bits of onion and pimiento add just enough flavor to keep things interesting without overwhelming your taste buds.

Plus, that crunchy crouton topping gives you the perfect textural contrast, because who doesn’t love a little crunch with their tender, pillowy sandwich.

Ingredients List

You’ll need just a handful of simple ingredients to whip up these crowd-pleasing chicken crescents, most of which you probably already have hanging out in your fridge.

• 5 tablespoons butter
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups cooked chicken
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped pimiento
• 2 (8 ounce) cans crescent rolls

• 3/4 cup seasoned croutons, crushed
• The real deal on nutrition: To be frank, these aren’t exactly health food – between the butter, cream cheese, and crescent roll dough, you’re looking at a pretty indulgent treat that’s high in calories and saturated fat.
• Lightening things up: You could swap in reduced-fat cream cheese and use rotisserie chicken breast (instead of dark meat) to cut some calories, though truly, sometimes you just need the full-fat comfort food enjoyment.
• Hidden veggie potential: That tiny bit of onion and pimiento barely counts as vegetables, so consider this more of a protein-packed pastry than a balanced meal.

Step by Step Directions



These chicken crescents come together in just a few simple steps that transform basic ingredients into a satisfying, flaky pastry filled with creamy chicken goodness.

• Preheat your oven to 325°F and prepare a cookie sheet.
• In a bowl, blend the cream cheese and 2 tablespoons of butter until smooth.
• Add the cooked chicken, salt, pepper, milk, chopped onion, and chopped pimiento to the cheese mixture and mix well.
• Separate the crescent roll dough into four pieces, then cut each piece in half to create 8 portions.
• Fill each dough portion with the chicken mixture.
• Pull the edges of the dough to cover the filling completely, forming triangle shapes.
• Press the edges firmly to seal and prevent filling from leaking out.
• Brush the tops with the remaining 3 tablespoons of melted butter.
• Sprinkle the crushed seasoned croutons over the buttered tops.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and flaky.

For even better mixing results when combining your ingredients, consider using a professional stand mixer to achieve the smoothest, most consistent texture for your chicken filling.

Substitutions and Variations

• Go herb-crazy – fresh dill, thyme, or parsley can transform the flavor profile completely, just chop them fine so they don’t overpower.
• Make mini versions – cut the dough into smaller pieces for appetizer-sized bites, though you’ll need to watch the baking time more carefully.
• Add bacon – because bacon makes everything better, crumble a few strips right into the chicken mixture.
• Try puff pastry instead – if you’re feeling fancy and have some in the freezer, it creates an even flakier, more elegant result.

Additional Things to Serve With This Dish

These sandwiches are hearty enough to be the star, but they love some good company on the plate.

• Simple green salad – something light and crisp cuts through all that buttery richness, and honestly, you probably need the vitamins after eating crescent roll dough.
• Roasted vegetables – carrots, broccoli, or green beans work beautifully, especially if you toss them with a little garlic and olive oil.
• Tomato soup – because sometimes you want to feel like a kid again, and the creamy-meets-creamy combination is pure comfort food heaven.
• Fruit salad – fresh berries or melon provide a sweet, revitalizing contrast that cleanses the palate between bites.
• Potato chips – look, I’m not above admitting that sometimes you just want that satisfying crunch alongside your fancy homemade sandwich.
• Pickles – the tangy bite cuts through the richness like nobody’s business, plus they add that perfect acidic pop your taste buds are craving.

Cooking Tips & Tricks (Chef’s Notes)

After making these more times than I care to admit, I’ve picked up a few tricks that’ll save you from the kitchen disasters I’ve witnessed.

• Don’t overfill those crescents – trust me, you think you can cram more chicken in there, but that filling will stage a great escape all over your baking sheet, and nobody wants that mess.
• Seal those edges like your life depends on it – press them with a fork if you have to, because unsealed edges mean all your creamy goodness leaks out and burns on the pan.
• Let your chicken mixture cool completely – hot filling plus cold dough equals a soggy, unworkable disaster that’ll have you questioning your life choices.
• Brush butter on everything – the tops, the bottoms if you’re feeling fancy, because butter makes everything better and we’re not here to count calories.
• Crush those croutons properly – put them in a bag and whack them with a rolling pin until they’re coarse crumbs, not powder, because you want texture, not dust.
• Check them at 15 minutes – ovens are liars, and some run hot, so peek through that oven door and look for golden brown perfection.
• Use a light hand with the salt – those croutons and crescent rolls already have plenty, so taste your filling before you go crazy with the shaker.

Nutritional Facts

Each crescent sandwich packs a satisfying punch with approximately 385 calories, making it a hearty meal or snack option.

• Calories per serving: 385 (based on 8 servings)
• Protein: 18g – thanks to the generous chicken filling
• Total fat: 24g – mostly from butter, cream cheese, and crescent dough
• Saturated fat: 12g – the creamy, buttery goodness comes at a cost
• Carbohydrates: 26g – primarily from the flaky crescent roll pastry
• Fiber: 1g – minimal, since this isn’t exactly a health food
• Sodium: 780mg – between the seasoned croutons and processed dough, it adds up fast
• Cholesterol: 75mg – from the chicken, butter, and cream cheese combo
• Calcium: 8% daily value – courtesy of the dairy ingredients
• Iron: 12% daily value – chicken provides a decent iron boost

Fun “Did You Know?”

Beyond the impressive nutritional profile, this beloved sandwich holds some fascinating secrets that’ll make you appreciate it even more.

Did you know crescent rolls were actually invented by mistake in 1965 when a Pillsbury employee accidentally created the signature pop-open can? I find it amazing that this recipe combines French culinary technique with American convenience food innovation.

The triangular shape isn’t just aesthetic—it’s the optimal geometry for heat distribution during baking.

Here’s something cool: adding crushed croutons creates a double-baked effect, giving you restaurant-quality texture at home.

These little details make each bite truly special.