Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole Recipe
This Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole is a comforting, cheesy dish featuring tender cooked chicken mixed with a creamy filling and wrapped in flaky crescent rolls. Baked to golden perfection and topped with melted cheddar cheese, it’s an easy and delicious meal ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crescent Rolls and Sauce
- 2 (8 oz) cans Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
- 1 (10 3/4 oz) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 tbsp butter, room temperature
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 large cooked chicken breasts, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup finely grated cheddar cheese (for filling)
- 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2–4 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1–2 cup grated cheddar cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly with butter to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: In a small pot over medium heat, combine the cream of chicken soup, 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese, and 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth. Once melted, turn off the stove and set aside.
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, blend the room temperature cream cheese, butter, and garlic powder together using a fork until creamy and well combined. Add the finely chopped cooked chicken, onion, seasoning salt, ground black pepper, 1/2 cup finely grated cheddar cheese, and 2-4 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Assemble the Crescents: Unroll the crescent roll dough. Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the chicken filling on the larger end of each crescent triangle. Carefully roll the dough starting from the larger end toward the point, creating a neat crescent shape.
- Layer in Baking Dish: Spread some of the prepared cream of chicken cheese sauce evenly across the bottom of the greased baking dish. Arrange the rolled-up crescent rolls on top of the sauce in a single layer.
- Add Sauce and Cheese Topping: Pour the remaining cream of chicken sauce evenly over the tops of the crescent rolls. Sprinkle 1-2 cups of grated cheddar cheese generously over the entire dish to create a rich, cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this comforting and cheesy chicken casserole warm.
Notes
- For a sharper flavor, use aged cheddar cheese in both the sauce and topping.
- Adjust the amount of heavy cream in the filling to achieve desired consistency.
- Ensure chicken is finely chopped for even filling distribution.
- You can substitute cooked shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to retain crispness.
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