Oven Baked 4-Ingredient Chicken Parmesan Crescent Bundles
The Chicken Parmesan Crescent Bundles That Vanished Before They Hit the Plate are flaky, golden crescent bundles filled with tender chicken, thick marinara, and melty mozzarella. They bake quickly with no breading or frying and make an easy handheld lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 (8-count) tube refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 8 equal finger-width strips
- 1 cup thick marinara or pizza sauce the thicker the better for keeping the sauce tucked in
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided among the bundles
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
- Pat the chicken breast dry with paper towels, then cut it into 8 equal strips about the width of a finger, gently pounding or slicing down any noticeably thicker pieces so they cook evenly.
- Open the crescent dough tube and separate it into 8 triangles, then lay them out between the prepared baking sheets with a few inches between each one.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon marinara onto the wide end of each crescent triangle, leaving about 1/4 inch around the edges to help keep the sauce inside.
- Set one chicken strip on top of the sauce at the wide end of each triangle, then sprinkle roughly 2 tablespoons mozzarella over each piece of chicken.
- Starting at the wide end, roll the dough up and over the chicken, tuck in the sides as best you can, and place each bundle seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through if they are on different oven racks, until the crescent dough is deep golden brown and the chicken reaches 165°F in the center.
- Let the bundles rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving warm, with extra warmed marinara on the side for dipping if desired.
Notes
Store leftover bundles covered in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven or air fryer for a few minutes until heated through to bring back some of the flaky crust; the microwave works in a pinch but will make the dough softer. Leftovers can also be sliced into small pieces and served with warm marinara for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal
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