Instant Pot Chicken Crescent Rolls with Cream Cheese

5 from 1 vote

Chicken crescent rolls are perfect for a quick and tasty dinner that’s guaranteed to satisfy the whole family.

Prep Time5

Cook Time28

Total Time33

Course: Instant Pot

Cuisine: American

Servings: portions

Calories: 401kcal

Add your trivet to the Instant Pot and pour in 1 cup of water. Place your chicken breasts on the trivet, sprinkling each side with a pinch of salt and pepper. Use tongs to flip the breasts and season the other side as well.
3/4 pound chicken breasts, 1 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Secure the lid of the Instant Pot and turn the valve to seal. Set the Instant Pot for 12 minutes.
While the chicken cooks, open the tube of crescent rolls and lay out the dough. The dough comes in triangles, but you'll want to form rectangles by pinching the crescent roll triangles together. You might need to pinch both sides.
2 8-ounce cans crescent rolls
When the chicken is done, carefully open the sealing valve using a hot pad or towel to release the pressure. Once the pressure is released, open the lid and set the chicken aside. Drain the water and remove the trivet from the Instant Pot.
Preheat your oven to 350℉
Return the chicken to the Instant Pot and shred it using a fork or hand mixer. Add the remaining ingredients (except the crescent rolls) and mix well. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
8 ounces cream cheese, 1 bunch green onions, 1/4 cup bell pepper, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons skim milk
Place 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each crescent rectangle. Bring the corners of the dough to the center and place the crescents on a greased baking sheet or parchment paper. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes or until the crescents are golden brown.

Use Room Temperature Cream Cheese: For easier mixing and a smoother filling, let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before combining it with the chicken.
Pre-Cooked Chicken Option: For an even quicker meal, use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken. This will cut down on the preparation time significantly.
Uniform Size: When forming the crescent rectangles, try to keep them as uniform in size as possible to ensure even cooking.
Extra Flaky Crust: Brush the tops of the crescent rolls with melted butter before baking to achieve an extra flaky and golden crust.
Avoid Overfilling: Be mindful of the amount of chicken mixture you place in each triangle to prevent the crescents from bursting open during baking.
Check for Doneness: If unsure whether the crescents are fully cooked, insert a toothpick into the center of one roll. If it comes out clean, they're ready.
Customize Your Filling: Feel free to adjust the seasonings or add extra cheese, herbs, or spices to suit your taste preferences.
Prevent Dough Sticking: When working with the crescent dough, lightly flour your surface and rolling pin to prevent sticking.