Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole Recipe
This Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole is a comforting and cheesy baked dish featuring tender chicken and creamy filling wrapped in flaky crescent rolls. It combines savory chicken, rich cream cheese, and a delectable cheese sauce, all baked to golden perfection for a hearty family meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cheese 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
- 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Topping
- 1–2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly with butter to prevent sticking and add richness to the crust.
- Make 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 fully melted and the sauce is smooth, then turn off the heat and set aside.
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, blend together the cream cheese, butter, and garlic powder using a fork until creamy and well combined. Add the finely chopped chicken, onion, 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese, seasoning salt, ground black pepper, and 2-4 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream. Mix all ingredients thoroughly to create a cohesive filling.
- Assemble Crescents: Unroll the crescent rolls carefully. Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the chicken filling onto the larger end of each crescent triangle. Roll each crescent up starting from the larger end towards the point, sealing the filling inside.
- Layer in Baking Dish: Spoon a portion of the prepared cheese sauce on the bottom of the greased baking dish. Arrange the filled crescent rolls on top of the sauce in a single layer, ensuring they have some space between them.
- Add Sauce and Topping: Pour the remaining cheese sauce evenly over the crescent rolls. Then, generously sprinkle 1 to 2 cups of grated cheddar cheese over the top to create a cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and cooked through, and the cheese topping is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this warm, cheesy chicken casserole as a satisfying main dish.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of heavy whipping cream in the filling for desired consistency; less for firmer, more for creamier.
- For extra flavor, add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme to the filling.
- Cover the casserole with foil if the top browns too quickly during baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best results.
Keywords: chicken casserole, crescent rolls, cheese casserole, baked chicken recipe, easy dinner, comfort food
