Chicken Cinnamon Croissant Delight
This delectable French-inspired breakfast dish combines the sweetness of a cinnamon roll with the savory goodness of chicken. The flaky croissant dough is filled with a mouthwatering chicken mixture, then baked to perfection. Rich, flavorful, and wonderfully sweet - it's a breakfast delight you won't be able to resist!
ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 4 large croissants
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- 2.
In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- 3.
Slice the croissants in half lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
- 4.
Spread the chicken filling evenly onto the bottom half of each croissant and sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired.
- 5.
Place the top half of the croissants back on, encasing the filling.
- 6.
Transfer the filled croissants to the greased baking dish.
- 7.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the croissants are golden brown and flaky.
- 8.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- 9.
Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
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