Description
Cheesy Chicken Crescent Bake is a comforting and creamy casserole featuring tender chicken mixed with a rich cream cheese and cheddar filling, all wrapped in buttery crescent rolls and topped with a savory cheesy cream sauce. Perfect for a satisfying family dinner, this dish combines easy-to-find ingredients with a simple preparation method to deliver a warm, cheesy, and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Filling
- 5 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 3 cups cooked, cubed chicken (or Rotisserie)
- 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Sauce
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
Others
- 1 (8-ounce) can crescent rolls (8 crescent triangles)
- Nonstick spray for baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set it aside to use later.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese, butter, garlic powder, and 3/4 teaspoon of seasoned salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Then fold in the cooked, cubed chicken and 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese. Add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream and mix everything well until fully incorporated.
- Assemble Crescents: Open the crescent roll dough and separate into individual triangles. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling onto the wider end of each crescent triangle. Carefully roll them up, pinching the dough closed to seal in the filling. Arrange the rolls seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream of chicken soup, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup heavy cream, and 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt. Stir frequently until the sauce is warmed through and smooth.
- Top and Bake: Pour the cheesy cream sauce evenly over the arranged crescent rolls in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup grated cheddar cheese over the top. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the crescents are golden and the sauce is bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Serve immediately while warm and cheesy for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- You can use leftover cooked chicken or store-bought rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For a sharper flavor, substitute sharp cheddar for mild cheddar cheese.
- If you prefer, you can add additional herbs like chopped parsley or thyme to the filling for extra aroma.
- This dish can be prepared ahead by assembling the rolls and sauce, then refrigerating before baking.
- Make sure to seal the crescent rolls tightly to prevent filling leakage during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/6 of the dish)
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
