Description
A festive and delicious chicken ring filled with cranberry sauce and cream cheese, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cranberries and thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare Ingredients:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Optionally, add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
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Arrange Dough:
Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. On a greased baking sheet, arrange the dough triangles in a circle with points facing outward and the base overlapping slightly to form a ring.
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Add Filling:
Spoon the chicken mixture over the base of the triangles closest to the center of the ring. Top with cranberry sauce, spreading it evenly over the chicken mixture.
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Form the Ring:
Pull the points of the triangles over the filling and tuck them underneath the base of the ring to secure it.
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Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
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Garnish and Serve:
Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Optionally, garnish with fresh cranberries and thyme for a festive touch.
Notes
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the chicken mixture in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before assembling the ring.
- Cheese Variation: For a cheesy twist, you can sprinkle shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese over the chicken mixture before adding the cranberry sauce.
- Pastry Options: Consider using puff pastry sheets for a flakier texture if crescent dough is not available.
- Herb Substitutions: Feel free to use rosemary or sage instead of thyme for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ring slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg