Chicken Rectangles
Posted by: Mai Thu, 15 Apr 2004, at 9:29 a.m.


1 (3-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon chopped pimientos, if desired
1 (8-oz.) can Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
1 tablespoon margarine or butter, melted
3/4 cup seasoned croutons, crushed

1. Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, combine cream cheese and 1 tablespoon softened margarine; beat until smooth. Add chicken, chives, salt, pepper, milk and pimientos; mix well.

2. Separate dough into 4 rectangles. Firmly press perforations to seal. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture onto center of each rectangle. Pull 4 corners of dough to center of chicken mixture; twist firmly. Pinch edges to seal. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Brush tops of sandwiches with 1 tablespoon melted margarine; sprinkle with crushed croutons.

3. Bake at 350°F. for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown