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These Chicken Cordon Bleu Pockets are everything you love about the classic — savory ham, Swiss cheese, and tender chicken — all wrapped in buttery crescent dough and baked until golden. They’re simple, satisfying, and perfect for a quick family dinner or appetizer night.
If you love cheesy baked recipes like my Chicken Parmesan Casserole or Fiesta Chicken Casserole, you’ll definitely want to try these next!
👉 Pair them with my yummy Berry Cobbler for the easiest dinner-and-dessert combo.
These Chicken Cordon Bleu Pockets are a fun, handheld twist on the classic. Savory ham, melted cheese, and tender chicken are wrapped in buttery crescent rolls for an easy dinner or appetizer everyone loves.
Why you’ll love this recipe…
They’re quick, flaky, and full of flavor — everything you want from a family-friendly recipe. The buttery crescents bake up perfectly golden and crisp, while the melted Swiss cheese makes every bite irresistible.
⏰ Ready In: 13 minutes
🍂 Perfect For: Weeknight dinners, parties, or appetizers
🛒 Key Ingredients: Crescent dough, chicken, ham, Swiss cheese, butter
🍽️ Servings: 4
👩🍳 Difficulty: Easy
🧊 Make-Ahead Friendly: Great for meal prep or freezer meals
👉 Love recipes that use crescent dough? Try my Crescent Roll Apple Donuts.
Made With Love,
Table of Contents
- Step-by-Step Recipe Video
- What You’ll Need for Chicken Cordon Bleu Pockets
- Ingredients List
- How to Make Chicken Cordon Bleu Pockets
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Pocket Variations
- Tips and Tricks
- Recipe FAQs – Chicken Cordon Bleu Pockets
- Serving Suggestions
- Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- More Great Chicken Recipes
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Pockets Recipe
Step-by-Step Recipe Video
What You’ll Need for Chicken Cordon Bleu Pockets
- Crescent dough – soft, buttery, and bakes perfectly golden.
- Shredded chicken – seasoned and pre-cooked for easy prep.
- Ham & Swiss cheese – the classic flavor pairing.
- Butter & seasonings – create a savory topping that adds extra flavor.
👉 For another cheesy chicken favorite, check out my Simple Cheese Ravioli Bake.
Ingredients List
1 (8 oz) can Pillsbury crescents
2 cups cooked shredded chicken, seasoned
4 slices Swiss cheese, cut in half (8 half-slices)
8 slices smaller deli ham
Butter Mixture:
2 tbsp melted butter
½ tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
🔒 The printable recipe card below includes the full ingredient list and exact amounts — perfect for saving or printing for later.
How to Make Chicken Cordon Bleu Pockets
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 °F.
Step 2: Unroll crescent dough onto a baking sheet.
Step 3: On each triangle, layer a slice of ham, a scoop of chicken, and a half-slice of Swiss cheese. Roll up tightly.
Step 4: In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Step 5: Brush butter mixture over the tops of each crescent.
Step 6: Bake 8–12 minutes, or until tops are golden brown. Serve warm!
🔒 The printable recipe card below includes the full ingredient list and exact amounts — perfect for saving or printing for later.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Pocket Variations
- Add a spoonful of Dijon mustard under the ham for a little tang.
- Swap swiss cheese for provolone or mozzarella.
- Use puff pastry instead of crescents for an extra-flaky crust.
- Turn them into mini bites for appetizers!
👉 For another easy dinner shortcut, try my Fiesta Chicken Casserole.
My Pro TipS
Tips and Tricks
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken for the fastest prep.
- Don’t overfill — the rolls will seal better and bake evenly.
- Brush butter mixture on right before baking for perfect browning.
- Freeze baked pockets and reheat for a quick lunch.
Recipe FAQs – Chicken Cordon Bleu Pockets
Yes! Assemble the casserole, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
Absolutely — bake, cool, then freeze up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350° F until warm.
Yes — air fry at 350° F for about 6–7 minutes, until golden.
Honey mustard, ranch, or creamy Dijon sauce.
Serving Suggestions
- Simple side salad or roasted vegetables
- Steamed green beans or broccoli
- Berry Cobbler for dessert
Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- Fridge: Store up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze up to 2 months; reheat at 350 °F for 10 min.
- Reheat: Oven or air fryer preferred for crispness.
👉 For more crescent-based dinners, see my Crescent Roll Apple Donuts.
More Great Chicken Recipes
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Chicken Parmesan Casserole
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Fiesta Chicken Casserole
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Pockets
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz can crescent rolls
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 slices Swiss cheese, halved
- 8 slices deli ham
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F.
- Layer ham, chicken, and cheese on each crescent triangle. Roll up.
- Mix butter and seasonings; brush on top.
- Bake 8–12 min until golden brown.
Notes
- Use puff pastry for extra flakiness.
- Great for freezing and reheating.
- Serve with honey mustard or ranch.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
