Baked Chicken and Cheese Croissants
Indulge in a comforting treat with these Baked Chicken and Cheese Croissants! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick snack, these delightful croissant sandwiches are filled with savory chicken and gooey cheese, all baked to golden perfection. With a flaky pastry exterior and a rich, flavorful filling, they are sure to impress your family and friends. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, you can make them ahead of time for busy mornings or unexpected gatherings. Enjoy every cheesy bite of this delicious comfort food!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Makes 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 mini croissants
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (halved)
- ¾ pound deli-cut chicken
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large egg white
- Poppy seeds (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice each mini croissant in half horizontally. Layer half a slice of cheese on the bottom half of each croissant, followed by a slice of chicken and another half slice of cheese. Top with the other half of the croissant.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter with mustard, honey, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Spread the butter mixture inside each assembled croissant sandwich.
- Arrange the sandwiches in a lightly greased baking dish.
- Whisk together an egg white with a splash of water and brush this over the tops of the croissants; sprinkle with poppy seeds.
- Bake for about 15-18 minutes until cheese is melted and tops are golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini croissant (75g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 40mg