Chicken or Turkey Crescent Turnovers Recipe

Name: Chicken or Turkey Crescent Turnovers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups fresh button mushrooms, coarsely chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste); ⅓ cup red bell pepper (seeded and finely chopped, or use a very small bell pepper); ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons flour; ⅔ cup whipping cream; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste); salt and pepper (I use seasoning salt); 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 2 ½ cups cooked chicken (cut into small cubes) or 2 ½ cups turkey (cut into small cubes); 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups fresh button mushrooms, coarsely chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
⅓ cup red bell pepper (seeded and finely chopped, or use a very small bell pepper)
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons flour
⅔ cup whipping cream
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
salt and pepper (I use seasoning salt)
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 ½ cups cooked chicken (cut into small cubes) or 2 ½ cups turkey (cut into small cubes)
2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

1
Set oven to 375F.
2
Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
3
Add in the chopped mushrooms, onions, garlic, red bell pepper and thyme; saute for about 2-3 minutes or until onions are soft and the mushrooms loose their moisture.
4
Add in flour and stir 1 minute or until well blended, stirring constantly.
5
Add/stir in whipping cream; cook stirring until thickened.
6
Add in Parmesan cheese and cayenne pepper.
7
Season with salt and black pepper.
8
Add in cubed cooked chicken or turkey; toss to combine.
9
Remove the crescents from the two packages and separate into 8 rectangles.
10
Press the perforations together to seal into 8 solid rectangles.
11
Evenly divide the chicken or turkey mixture between the 8 rectangles.
12
Fold into triangles, then press the edges to seal in the mixture.
13
Place on a baking sheet.
14
Bake for about 15-20 minutes.
15
Delicious!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups fresh button mushrooms, coarsely chopped, 1 onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste), ⅓ cup red bell pepper (seeded and finely chopped, or use a very small bell pepper), and more.

Yes, Chicken or Turkey Crescent Turnovers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken or Turkey Crescent Turnovers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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