Description
This Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole is a comforting, cheesy dish featuring tender cooked chicken wrapped in flaky crescent rolls, smothered in a creamy chicken soup sauce, and baked to golden perfection. It’s a perfect family-friendly meal that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Rolls
- 2 (8 oz) cans Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
Sauce
- 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 tbsp heavy whipping cream
Topping
- 1–2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish generously with butter to prevent sticking and ensure a nice crust.
- Make the Sauce: In a small pot over medium heat, combine the undiluted 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. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, use a fork to blend the room temperature cream cheese, butter, and garlic powder until creamy and smooth. Add the finely chopped cooked chicken breasts, chopped onion, 1/2 cup finely grated cheddar cheese, seasoning salt, black pepper, and 2 to 4 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Assemble Cresent Rolls: Unroll the crescent dough on a clean surface. Place about 1 tablespoon of the chicken filling on the larger end of each crescent triangle. Carefully roll up starting from the larger end towards the pointed end, enclosing the filling inside.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Spread a layer of the cream of chicken sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange the filled crescent rolls seam-side down in a single layer over the sauce.
- Top and Bake: Pour the remaining cream of chicken sauce over the crescent rolls, ensuring even coverage. Sprinkle 1 to 2 cups of grated cheddar cheese over the top for a bubbly cheesy crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this creamy, cheesy chicken casserole warm.
Notes
- Using room temperature cream cheese and butter makes mixing easier and ensures a smooth filling.
- You can use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika or chopped fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme to the filling.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, consider adding a dash of cayenne pepper to the filling mixture.
- The crescent rolls may puff up during baking, so leave some space in the baking dish between rolls.
- This casserole reheats well and can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken casserole,crescent roll casserole,creamy chicken recipe,cheesy chicken bake,quick dinner recipes,comfort food
