Description
A comforting and easy-to-make Cheesy Chicken Crescent Bake that combines tender shredded chicken, creamy sauce, and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in flaky crescent rolls. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (rotisserie works great)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Dough
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent rolls (8-count)
Sauce
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish
- Chopped parsley for a pop of color
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set it aside to prepare for assembling the casserole.
- Fill the Crescents: Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into 8 triangles. Place a spoonful of cooked shredded chicken and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese at the wide end of each triangle. Carefully roll up each crescent starting at the wide end toward the point, fully enclosing the filling inside. Arrange the rolled crescents seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until you have a smooth, creamy mixture. Pour this sauce evenly over the crescents in the baking dish, ensuring they are well coated.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole. This will melt while baking, creating a delicious cheesy crust on top.
- Bake It Up: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the sauce is bubbling around the edges. Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut to cooked chicken.
- The crescent dough seals the filling nicely and makes for a flaky crust.
- You can add chopped parsley on top for a fresh garnish and color.
- Letting the dish rest after baking helps the sauce set for easier serving.
- To make it spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the sauce mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cheesy chicken bake, crescent rolls recipe, quick chicken casserole, easy dinner recipes, creamy chicken bake
