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chicken purses.

(1 rating)
smonfils avatar
Recipe by
sherry monfils
@smonfils
worcester, MA

These are the cutest, yummiest little things. I serve them as appetizers at just about any event, and they go over wonderfully.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For chicken purses.

  • 1 pkg
    refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 2 c
    cooked, chopped chicken
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter, divided
  • 1 Tbsp
    milk
  • 3 oz
    reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 tsp
    each salt and pepper
  • 2/3 c
    bread crumbs, seasoned

How To Make chicken purses.

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350. Lightly spray a lg cookie sheet w/ cooking spray. Divide rolls into 4 squares, seal perforations.
  • 2
    In bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 tbsp butter. Stir in milk, chicken, salt and pepper. Place about 1/2 cup mix in center of each square.
  • 3
    Bring corners of squares together to form a purse, twisting corners to seal. Place purses on baking sheet. Melt 2 tbsp butter and brush over purses. Sprinkle heavily w/ bread crumbs. Bake 15-20 min, or until golden brown.
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