Pesto Chicken Crescent Ring Recipe

Chicken Crescent Ring served on a black plate with a side of dipping sauce.

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Pesto Chicken Crescent Ring Recipe

Put a fun spin on dinner with this flaky, cheesy Pesto Chicken Crescent Ring, a satisfying creation loaded with irresistible pesto, tender chicken, and perfectly baked crescent dough!

Prep Time18

Cook Time22

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 239kcal

Author: Andrea

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
1 1/4 cup cooked chicken thinly sliced or cubed (rotisserie works great)
1/3 cup basil pesto we like the Buitoni brand
1/4 cup Alfredo sauce we like the Buitoni brand
1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese
2 (8 oz) cans original crescent dough
1 tbsp unsalted butter melted
1/4 tsp garlic powder

For Dipping

marinara sauce we like the Buitoni brand

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of mozzarella with the chicken, pesto, Alfredo, and Parmesan. Mix until combined.
Unroll both cans of crescent dough and separate into 16 triangles. On the prepared baking sheet, arrange the triangles (overlapping the dough) in a ring to form a 4-inch circle in the center.
Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the mozzarella over the innermost part of the "sun." Spoon chicken mixture over the top. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of mozzarella.
Take the tip of each dough triangle up and over the filling, then tuck it under the bottom layer of dough to secure it. Repeat around the ring until entirely enclosed (some filling may show).
Brush the top of the crescent ring with melted butter, then sprinkle garlic powder over the top.
Place in the oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
To serve, place a small bowl with marinara in the center of the ring. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

I’m partnering with Buitoni to bring you today’s recipe.

You can use pizza dough too. Cut the dough into 16 triangles.
Perfect as a quick meal for a family of four or a party appetizer serving up to 8 people.

STORE the crescent ring by allowing it to cool completely before placing leftover slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To FREEZE, cool the slices completely before placing them in airtight containers or freezer-safe bags. Leftovers can be frozen for up to 3 months. REHEAT in a 350°F (175°C) oven for about 10 minutes or until warmed through. To prevent browning, tent with foil during reheating.

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