Description
This Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole is a comforting and creamy baked dish featuring tender cooked chicken wrapped in buttery crescent rolls, smothered in a cheesy cream of chicken sauce, and baked until golden and bubbly. Perfect for a family dinner or potluck, this casserole combines rich flavors and an easy preparation that yields a deliciously satisfying meal.
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 Dish: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish generously with butter to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Make Cheese 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 melts and the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare Filling Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese, butter, and garlic powder using a fork until smooth and creamy. 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 well to combine evenly.
- Assemble Crescent Rolls: Unroll the refrigerated crescent rolls. Place about 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture on the larger side of each crescent triangle. Roll them up starting at the larger end, sealing the filling inside.
- Layer in Baking Dish: Spoon a portion of the prepared cream of chicken cheese sauce onto the bottom of the greased baking dish. Arrange the filled crescent rolls in a single layer over the sauce.
- Add Sauce and Cheese Topping: Pour the remaining cream of chicken sauce evenly over the crescent rolls. Sprinkle 1 to 2 cups of grated cheddar cheese over the top to create a cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this hearty, creamy Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole warm.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for easier mixing.
- The amount of heavy whipping cream in the filling can be adjusted to achieve your desired consistency.
- You can substitute cooked shredded rotisserie chicken for the cooked chicken breasts for convenience.
- If you prefer a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the filling.
- The casserole can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken casserole, crescent rolls, comfort food, creamy chicken bake, easy dinner, baked chicken dish
