Monday, March 14, 2011

Chicken/Turkey Crescent Square

I LOVE this recipe. It was one of my childhood favorites. yes, this recipe has been around for a while. I believe my copy was actually TYPED by my mom.

It is the perfect leftover roast chicken/turkey recipe and is SO adaptable. I'll give you some of my favorite additions below, but seriously: MAKE THIS RECIPE.

Crescent Turkey/Chicken Squares

2 cups leftover cooked turkey or chicken, chopped
One package crescent rolls
3 oz, butter or margarine (I use butter), softened
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp chopped chives or onion
1/4 cup bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 325 degrees

Combine turkey/chicken, 2 tbsp butter and cream cheese
Add chives/onion
season to taste with salt and pepper

Combine two crescent rolls together to form a rectangle. Smoosh them together.

Spoon a bit of the chicken/turkey mixture into the crescent roll and twist to close.

Brush a bit of melted butter on the top and sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Shannon's Adaptations!!

This is the greatest recipe to throw some veggies into to make healthier. Or, as the case is in my house, sneak some veggies into. I do think the recipe benefits from some crunch.

I always add some of the following:

carrots,
celery,
winter greens of any kind (kale, bok choy, collard greens)
spinach
onions
herbs

Really, add anything you have in the kitchen - I'm sure it'll be good!