Description
Hearty chicken crescent bake delivers comfort on a plate with creamy, cheesy goodness. Families will savor this classic casserole that brings warmth and satisfaction to dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken (cooked, rotisserie)
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish by lightly coating with cooking spray and preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine shredded chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, ensuring even seasoning distribution.
- Unroll crescent dough on a clean surface and separate into individual triangles.
- Place a spoonful of seasoned chicken and sprinkle cheese at the wider end of each crescent triangle.
- Carefully roll each triangle from the wide end to the point, encasing the filling completely and tucking in sides to prevent leakage.
- Arrange rolled crescents seam-side down in the prepared baking dish, creating a single layer.
- Whisk cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, melted butter, additional garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until smooth and well-blended.
- Evenly pour the creamy sauce over the assembled crescent rolls, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 22-27 minutes until crescents turn golden brown and sauce becomes bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow sauce to set.
- Optionally, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top for added color and freshness.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is fully shredded and evenly seasoned for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help the cream sauce blend smoothly and prevent lumps.
- For a gluten-free version, swap crescent rolls with gluten-free pastry dough or cauliflower wraps.
- Add extra protein by mixing in diced ham or crispy bacon bits with the chicken filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 323 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg