Chicken Bacon Ranch Crescent Ring

This ooey gooey Chicken Bacon Ranch Crescent Ring recipe can be served as an appetizer, for game day snacking or casual weekday family dinners.

Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Crescent Ring Recipe

I love making these sorts of quick, easy and delicious entrees for my family, especially on busy weekdays and this is a top favorite flavor combination. This is one of those easy crescent rolls recipes that I can have ready to heat and eat for us in particular on those days we’re all going in different directions. If you find yourself in the same position with a busy family schedule, I can tell you first hand that this crescent ring reheats beautifully. It also utilizes leftover roasted chicken or rotisserie chicken making assembly a cinch. Serve it as an appetizer, for brunch, casual meals, simple holiday snacks and game day eats.

Checkout this quick list of key ingredients you’ll need to make Chicken Bacon Ranch Crescent Ring: (Scroll down for the full printable recipe card.)

• Crescent Rolls – Two tubes of original crescent rolls forms the pastry. I used Pillsbury.
• Chicken – Fully cooked chicken makes assembly super simple.
• Bacon – Crispy cooked bacon gives the chicken filling a smoky flavor. I use classic bacon, but you could use thick cut bacon or center cut bacon, if you prefer.
• Cheese – Twelve slices of colby jack cheese forms the melty cheese layer.
• Ranch Seasoning – Dry Ranch salad dressing seasoning plus additional garlic. (2-3 tablespoon ranch salad dressing seasoning mix). 
• Liquids and Cream Cheese – Mayonnaise, buttermilk and cream cheese to bind the filling together.
• Onion – Green onions (or chives) for a hint of onion flavor.
• Butter – Melted butter to brush top of dough and Parmesan cheese for added flavor.

How to Make the Best Chicken Bacon Ranch Crescent Ring Recipe

• Mix Cream Cheese Spread Ingredients – Stir together mayonnaise, buttermilk, cream cheese, ranch seasoning mix and garlic powder.
• Add Chicken and Bacon – Mix in the bacon, chicken and green onions. Chill the chicken mixture for a few minutes to firm the cream cheese. This will keep it from oozing out while baking.
• Assemble the Crescent Ring – Arrange both cans of dough with wide ends of dough on the inside and pointed ends facing outwards. Top with cheese, chicken mixture and final layer of cheese.
• Brush with Butter – Bring pointed end of triangle over the entire filling, tucking underneath the other side. Brush with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Heat Oven – Bake per the cook time in the recipe until golden brown.
• Serve – Slice and serve garnished with chives and ranch dressing on the side for dipping.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Crescent Rolls Ring

• Medium bowl for making the filling.
• Skillet for frying the bacon.
• Large sheet pan or large cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil, cooking parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Small bowl that’s microwave safe.
• Measuring cups and spoons.
• Sharp knife and chopping board.
• Tablespoon for dividing the chicken filling.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Crescent Rolls – I recommend using original crescent rolls for this recipe, not buttery or honey crescent rolls.
• Mayonnaise – You can use sour cream in place of mayo.
• Use a Ramekin for Even Spacing – When arranging the crescent rolls on the pan, a ramekin placed in the middle of the pan serves as a guide to assist in arranging the crescent dough evenly. Remove this from the pan prior to baking.
• Cheese – You could use any variety of cheese for this recipe, to suit your taste. Cheese forms the stabilizing edible glue for the filling, and I’ve find that sliced cheese works best. You can use sharp cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, swiss cheese or pepper jack cheese for spice.
• Protein – You can use poached chicken, roasted chicken, deli rotisserie chicken or any fully cooked chicken for the crescent ring filling.
• Shredded Cheese – Should you choose to use shredded cheese, you’ll need three cups total divided into 1 1/2 cups for the bottom layer and 1 1/2 cups to sprinkle over the chicken bacon mixture.
• Lighter Options – You can use light mayonnaise, low fat buttermilk, light chive and onion cream cheese and light butter in this recipe. Chicken is naturally a lean meat. You could also use turkey bacon a lesser high-fat meat option.
• Serving Options – You can serve this crescent ring alone or with a wedge salad,  seven layer salad or a vegetable dip and fresh veggies on the side to complete your meal. It’s also a tasty snack served with ranch dressing for dipping or drizzle extra on top. It’s also delicious in place of a sandwich with a bowl of tomato cheese tortellini soup.

Storage and Leftovers

• Make-Ahead Tip – For a timesaver, the chicken filling can be made several hours, up to one day in advance. Just place it into an airtight container and chill until you’re ready to assemble.
• Leftovers – Store leftover chicken bacon ranch crescent ring wrapped in foil or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating – Reheat in single servings in the microwave or in a 350°F air fryer for a few minutes just until heated through.

More Southern Style Crescent Roll Recipes to Make

• Bacon Spinach Crescent Pinwheels can be served as an appetizer, for brunch or tea time.
• Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Crescent Braid is a sweet pastry everyone will love.
• Bacon Cheeseburger Crescent Ring is one that never lasts long.
• Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole uses crescent rolls to form the top and bottom crust.
• This Turkey Cranberry Crescent Ring is a fan favorite all year!
• French Dip Crescent Ring is a twist on an old favorite with a homemade au jus for dipping.
• Spicy Italian Crescent Ring from I Wash You Dry.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Sheet Pan
• Pastry Brush
• Mixing Bowls
• Cutting Boards