Savory Crescent Chicken recipe

4 servings

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1 tablespoon butter, softened

2 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat

1 tablespoon minced onion

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons milk

1 tablespoon chopped pimento peppers (optional)

1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls

1 tablespoon butter, melted

3/4 cup croutons

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine until smooth.

Add the chicken, onion, salt, pepper, milk and pimento.

Mix well.

Separate crescent dough into four rectangles.

Firmly press perforations to seal.

Spoon 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture onto the center of each rectangle.

Pull 4 corners of dough to center of chicken mixture and twist firmly.

Pinch edges to seal.

Place sandwiches on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Brush tops of sandwiches with 1 tablespoon of melted butter or margarine; sprinkle with crushed croutons.

Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.