Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Crescent Ring (Weight Watchers-Friendly)

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated reduced-fat crescent rolls, separated into 16 triangles
  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken breast
  • 1 cup finely chopped broccoli florets (steam in the microwave for 1 minute or use frozen and thawed)
  • 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon of water (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) or 160°C if using a fan oven, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, chopped broccoli, softened cream cheese, mozzarella, cheddar cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
  3. Arrange the Dough: Open the cans of crescent dough and unroll, separating the triangles. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, overlapping the wide sides of the crescent roll triangles to form a ring. It should look like a sun.
  4. Add the Filling: Place a spoonful of the chicken and broccoli mixture on the wider ends of the triangles, forming a circle. Roll up the dough from the narrow end, enclosing the mixture.
  5. Brush with Egg Wash: Lightly brush the crescent ring with the beaten egg. This will help turn it shiny and golden brown as it bakes.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the crescent ring is golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Optional Garnish: If desired, sprinkle a bit of dried parsley or Italian seasoning on top of the rolls for extra flavor and a more appealing look.
  8. Serve: Slice and serve the rolls warm.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of the ring
  • Calories: ~150
  • Protein: ~9 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~12 g
  • Fat: ~8 g
  • Fiber: ~1 g

Weight Watchers Tips

  • Reduced-Fat Ingredients: Using reduced-fat crescent rolls, cream cheese, and cheeses helps lower the points.
  • Chicken Breast: Using lean chicken breast keeps the points lower.
  • Portion Control: Ensure you divide the crescent ring into 8 equal portions to keep the points accurate.
  • Additional Vegetables: Adding more non-starchy vegetables like spinach or bell peppers can increase the volume of the filling without adding many points.

So, each serving of the Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Crescent Ring is approximately 6 Weight Watchers points.

Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Crescent Ring (Weight Watchers-Friendly)

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated reduced-fat crescent rolls, separated into 16 triangles
  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken breast
  • 1 cup finely chopped broccoli florets (steam in the microwave for 1 minute or use frozen and thawed)
  • 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon of water (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) or 160°C if using a fan oven, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, chopped broccoli, softened cream cheese, mozzarella, cheddar cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
  3. Arrange the Dough: Open the cans of crescent dough and unroll, separating the triangles. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, overlapping the wide sides of the crescent roll triangles to form a ring. It should look like a sun.
  4. Add the Filling: Place a spoonful of the chicken and broccoli mixture on the wider ends of the triangles, forming a circle. Roll up the dough from the narrow end, enclosing the mixture.
  5. Brush with Egg Wash: Lightly brush the crescent ring with the beaten egg. This will help turn it shiny and golden brown as it bakes.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the crescent ring is golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Optional Garnish: If desired, sprinkle a bit of dried parsley or Italian seasoning on top of the rolls for extra flavor and a more appealing look.
  8. Serve: Slice and serve the rolls warm.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of the ring
  • Calories: ~150
  • Protein: ~9 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~12 g
  • Fat: ~8 g
  • Fiber: ~1 g

Weight Watchers Tips

  • Reduced-Fat Ingredients: Using reduced-fat crescent rolls, cream cheese, and cheeses helps lower the points.
  • Chicken Breast: Using lean chicken breast keeps the points lower.
  • Portion Control: Ensure you divide the crescent ring into 8 equal portions to keep the points accurate.
  • Additional Vegetables: Adding more non-starchy vegetables like spinach or bell peppers can increase the volume of the filling without adding many points.