Mexican Style Chicken Crescents Recipe

Name: Mexican Style Chicken Crescents
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts cooked and diced; 2 packages of reduced fat Pillsbury Crescent rolls; 1 8 oz package of Neufchatel cheese, softened; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 4 oz can of diced green chilies; 1/2 cup light sour cream; 1/4 cup non-fat plain yogurt; 1/4 cup cilantro leaves; 1 chopped and seeded jalapeno; 2 stalks chopped green onion; 1 clove garlic; juice of one lime; 2 tsp. salt (separated); 4 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

2 chicken breasts cooked and diced
2 packages of reduced fat Pillsbury Crescent rolls
1 8 oz package of Neufchatel cheese, softened
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 4 oz can of diced green chilies
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/4 cup non-fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1 chopped and seeded jalapeno
2 stalks chopped green onion
1 clove garlic
juice of one lime
2 tsp. salt (separated)
4 tablespoons butter

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1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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2. Boil chicken in 6 cups of water for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
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3. Remove chicken from water and dice into cubes.
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4. In a medium size bowl, mix Neufchatel cheese, cheddar cheese, can of green chilies, 1 tsp salt, and diced chicken.
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5. Unroll crescent rolls, place two crescents in the shape of a square pressing the seams together, making 8 squares.
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6. Top each square with 1/2 cup cheese mixture.
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7. Fold the corners of the square inward making a package.
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8. Top each package with a dollop of butter.
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9. Place in oven for 8 to 12 minutes until golden brown.
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10. For the sauce, place sour cream, yogurt, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic, green onion, lime juice, and 1 tsp. salt in blender, and blend until smooth.
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11. When crescents are done top with sauce and enjoy!

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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 chicken breasts cooked and diced, 2 packages of reduced fat Pillsbury Crescent rolls, 1 8 oz package of Neufchatel cheese, softened, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, and more.

Yes, Mexican Style Chicken Crescents 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.

Mexican Style Chicken Crescents

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