Baked Chicken and Cheese Croissants
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Baked Chicken and Cheese Croissants, a scrumptious blend of buttery croissants filled with tender chicken and melty Swiss and mozzarella cheeses. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any occasion, be it a festive holiday brunch or a quick weekday breakfast. The flaky exterior combined with the savory filling makes these croissants irresistible. Prepare them ahead of time for busy mornings, and enjoy warm, gooey pastries that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large croissants
- 12 slices deli chicken
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 6 slices mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp dried parsley
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and mix in honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, and a pinch of black pepper.
- Slice each croissant horizontally without cutting all the way through; leave a hinge.
- Brush the cut sides of each croissant with the buttery mixture.
- Layer in two slices of deli chicken followed by one slice each of Swiss and mozzarella cheese.
- Place assembled croissants on the baking sheet and brush tops with remaining buttery mixture.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Let cool for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg