Mini Chicken Pesto Crescent Melts
If you’re in search of a delicious and easy appetizer, look no further than Mini Chicken Pesto Crescent Melts. These delightful bites feature tender chicken mixed with flavorful pesto and gooey mozzarella cheese, all enveloped in flaky crescent roll dough. Perfect for any gathering, from casual get-togethers to game day celebrations, these melts are quick to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste. Impress your guests with this tasty recipe that balances convenience and flavor in every bite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken, shredded
- Pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Refrigerated crescent roll dough
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, pesto, and mozzarella cheese until well mixed.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean surface and separate it into triangles.
- Place a spoonful of the chicken filling at the wide end of each triangle and roll towards the point, sealing the edges.
- Place the filled crescents on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling slightly before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 melt (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg