This Creamy Chicken & Swiss Crescent Ring is the ultimate centerpiece for absolutely any dining table.
Dairy & Eggs
It is perfectly designed for busy weeknight dinners, elegant weekend brunches, or even lively game-day appetizer spreads.
The visual presentation is absolutely stunning, making it look like you spent hours crafting a gourmet bakery pastry.
However, by utilizing clever store-bought dough shortcuts, this beautiful recipe comes together in mere minutes.
Chicken
Your family and friends will be completely blown away by the savory, comforting flavors hidden inside the buttery, braided crust.
Let’s explore exactly why this flaky, irresistible pastry ring is going to become a permanent fixture in your recipe box.
Inside that buttery shell rests a rich, savory filling that acts as the ultimate, hearty comfort food.
The softened cream cheese melts down to bind the shredded poultry together, creating a perfectly moist interior that never dries out in the hot oven.
Food & Drink
Meanwhile, the sharp, nutty notes of the melted Swiss cheese add a profound, sophisticated depth of flavor to the dish.
We also incorporate a touch of Dijon mustard and garlic powder to confidently cut through the heavy, rich dairy elements.
Food
This bright, tangy acidity perfectly balances the richness of the cheeses, ensuring the dish remains incredibly satisfying without feeling overly heavy on the palate.
Servings: 8
Approx. WW Points: 4–5 points per serving
Ingredients
- 1 sheet reduced-fat crescent roll dough
- 2½ cups cooked skinless chicken breast, shredded
- ¾ cup light Swiss cheese, shredded
- 4 oz fat-free cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg white (for egg wash, optional)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, light Swiss cheese, fat-free cream cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and parsley until well mixed.
- Arrange the crescent dough triangles in a circle on the baking tray, overlapping the wide ends to form a ring and leaving an opening in the center.
- Spoon the chicken mixture evenly around the wide ends of the dough.
- Fold the pointed ends of the dough over the filling and tuck them underneath to secure the ring.
- Brush with egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing into 8 servings.
Weight Watchers Tip:
Serve with a large mixed green salad or steamed vegetables to keep the meal filling while staying low in points.