PECAN CHICKEN POCKETS

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Packaged crescent rolls provide a flaky outer crust for these comforting, flavorful handheld sandwiches. "My sister in Arizona shared the recipe with me," notes Audrey Marler of Kokomo, Indiana.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 tablespoons spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
3 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
Dash pepper
1/2 cup cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tube (4 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1 tablespoon butter and pepper. Fold in chicken and mushrooms. Separate crescent dough into two rectangles; seal perforations. Spoon chicken mixture on each rectangle to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up, starting from a short side; pinch ends to seal., In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and pecans. Melt remaining butter; brush over entire surface of dough. Roll in crumb mixture. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606 calories, Fat 43g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 1041mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.