Oven Baked 4-Ingredient Chicken Parmesan Crescent Bundles

Description

Oven Baked 4-Ingredient Chicken Parmesan Crescent Bundles are cheesy, golden, flaky, and incredibly easy to make. Tender chicken and melty mozzarella are wrapped inside buttery crescent dough with rich marinara sauce, then baked until perfectly crisp and delicious. These handheld bundles are perfect for busy weeknights, quick lunches, appetizers, or kid-friendly dinners.

Ingredients

1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup marinara sauce
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Optional:

Grated Parmesan cheese
Italian seasoning
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Separate crescent dough into triangles.
In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with half of the marinara sauce.
Place a spoonful of chicken mixture onto the wide end of each crescent triangle.
Top with mozzarella cheese.
Fold and wrap dough around filling, pinching edges closed to form bundles.
Place bundles seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
Warm remaining marinara sauce for dipping.
Garnish with Parmesan cheese or parsley if desired and serve warm.

Servings

Makes 8 bundles

Prep & Cook Time

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutritional Information (Per Bundle Approx.)

Calories: 260
Protein: 16g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fat: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Sodium: 540mg

Benefits

Only 4 simple ingredients
Quick and easy weeknight meal
Kid-friendly and freezer-friendly
Great way to use leftover chicken
Crispy outside with cheesy filling inside

Tips

Rotisserie chicken works perfectly for convenience.
Don’t overfill the bundles to prevent leaking.
Brush tops with garlic butter for extra flavor.
Serve with extra marinara sauce for dipping.

Serving Suggestions

Caesar salad
Garlic bread
Roasted vegetables
Pasta with marinara sauce
Soup or salad combo

Q&A

Can I use canned chicken?

Yes, canned chicken works in a pinch, but shredded cooked chicken gives better flavor.

Can I freeze these?

Absolutely. Freeze baked bundles and reheat in the oven or air fryer.

What cheese works best?

Mozzarella melts beautifully, but provolone or Italian blend cheese also work well.

Can I make these ahead?

Yes! Assemble ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake.

Can I use pizza dough instead?

Yes, though crescent dough gives a flakier texture.

Storage

Refrigerator: Up to 4 days
Freezer: Up to 2 months
Reheat: Oven or air fryer for best crispiness