Description
This Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole is a comforting, cheesy baked dish featuring tender chicken wrapped in flaky crescent rolls, smothered in a creamy cheddar and chicken soup sauce. It’s perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a family gathering, combining savory flavors and a delightful blend of textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 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 the baking dish: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly with butter to prevent sticking and to add flavor.
- Make the creamy 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 gently until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. Once combined, turn off the stove and set aside.
- Prepare the chicken filling: In a mixing bowl, add the cream cheese, butter, and garlic powder. Use a fork to blend these ingredients until smooth. Then fold in the finely chopped chicken breasts, chopped onion, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, seasoning salt, black pepper, and 2-4 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream. Mix thoroughly until well combined, creating a creamy chicken filling.
- Assemble the crescent rolls: Unroll the crescent dough sheets. On the larger triangular end of each crescent, drop approximately 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture. Roll each crescent roll starting from the larger end, wrapping the filling inside securely.
- Layer the casserole: Pour a thin layer of the prepared creamy chicken sauce into the bottom of the greased baking dish. Arrange the rolled crescent rolls snugly over the sauce layer. Pour the remaining creamy sauce evenly over the top of the crescent rolls.
- Add the cheese topping: Generously sprinkle 1 to 2 cups of grated cheddar cheese over the entire casserole surface to create a cheesy crust as it bakes.
- Bake the casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and fully cooked, and the cheese topping is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving to allow the sauce to set. Enjoy this hearty, cheesy chicken casserole warm for best flavor.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken breasts to save time.
- For extra creaminess, adjust the amount of heavy whipping cream in the filling to your preference.
- Feel free to add other seasonings like paprika or Italian herbs to customize the flavor.
- If you want a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the filling mixture.
- Ensure the crescent rolls are tightly rolled to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken casserole, crescent roll casserole, cheesy chicken bake, easy chicken dinner, baked chicken casserole
