Creamy Chicken & Swiss Crescent Ring
Cheesy Chicken & Swiss Crescent Bake Ring
This savory crescent ring combines buttery, flaky pastry with a rich and creamy chicken filling for an easy meal everyone will love. The crescent dough bakes into a beautiful golden ring while holding a warm mixture of tender chicken, melted Swiss cheese, and smooth cream cheese inside. Every slice is packed with creamy, cheesy flavor wrapped in crisp, buttery layers.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: parsley, egg wash, or seeds for topping
Instructions
Step 1: Mix the filling
Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, stir together the chicken, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper until fully combined.
Helpful Tip:
Softened cream cheese blends more evenly and creates a smoother filling.
Step 2: Arrange the crescent dough
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the crescent dough triangles in a circle with the wide ends overlapping in the center and the pointed ends extending outward like a sunburst.
Helpful Tip:
Keeping the center slightly overlapped helps support the filling while baking.
Step 3: Shape the ring
Spoon the chicken mixture evenly around the center of the dough ring. Fold the pointed ends over the filling and tuck them underneath to create a circular ring shape.
Visual Cue:
The finished ring should resemble a wreath with small openings where the filling is slightly visible.
Step 4: Bake
If desired, brush the dough with egg wash and sprinkle with parsley or seeds. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the crescent dough is puffed and golden brown.
Visual Cue:
The pastry should look glossy, crisp, and evenly browned around the edges.
Step 5: Cool slightly and serve
Let the crescent ring rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
Helpful Tip:
Allowing it to cool briefly helps the melted cheese settle so the slices stay together better when served.
