Description

This Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole is a comforting and cheesy baked dish featuring tender cooked chicken mixed with cream cheese, butter, garlic, and cheddar cheese, all wrapped in flaky crescent rolls and smothered with a creamy chicken soup sauce. Baked to golden perfection, this casserole combines convenience with rich flavors, making it an ideal family dinner or potluck favorite.

Ingredients

Scale

Base

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 cup grated cheddar cheese

Instructions

Preheat the Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish generously with butter to prevent sticking and add flavor.
Make the Creamy Sauce: In a small pot over medium heat, combine the undiluted cream of chicken soup, ¾ cup grated cheddar cheese, and ½ cup heavy whipping cream. Stir continuously until the cheese melts and the mixture is smooth. Once melted, turn off the stove and set aside.
Prepare the Chicken Filling: In a mixing bowl, blend the room temperature cream cheese, butter, and garlic powder using a fork until creamy and evenly combined. Add finely chopped cooked chicken breasts, chopped onion, ½ cup grated cheddar cheese, seasoning salt, ground black pepper, and 2 to 4 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Assemble the Crescent Rolls: Unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough. On the larger end of each crescent triangle, place about 1 tablespoon of the chicken filling. Carefully roll up the dough starting from the larger end toward the point, fully encasing the filling inside.
Layer the Casserole: Spread some of the prepared creamy chicken sauce on the bottom of the buttered baking dish. Arrange the filled crescent rolls closely in the baking dish. Pour the remaining creamy sauce evenly over the top of the rolls.
Add Cheese Topping and Bake: Sprinkle 1 to 2 cups of grated cheddar cheese over the sauce-covered crescent rolls. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
Serve and Enjoy: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving to let the flavors meld and the filling to set slightly.

Notes

You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken to save time.
Adjust the amount of heavy whipping cream in the filling for desired creaminess.
Use sharp cheddar cheese for a more pronounced flavor.
If you prefer a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes to the filling.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat covered in a 350ºF oven until warmed through to maintain crust texture.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: chicken casserole, crescent roll casserole, cheesy chicken bake, comfort food, easy dinner, creamy chicken casserole