Description
Chicken Crescent Bake wraps tender chicken in creamy filling and flaky dough. It’s a comforting, family-friendly dinner that feels nostalgic and filling.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup milk
Seasonings and Garnish:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Crank the oven to a precise 375°F (190°C) and generously coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Blend 2 cups of cooked chicken with 4 ounces softened cream cheese, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper until thoroughly combined.
- Carefully unroll the 8-ounce crescent roll package and separate each triangle. Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of chicken mixture onto the wider end of each triangle.
- Gently roll each triangle from the wide end to the point, tucking the edges to seal the filling completely inside.
- Arrange the rolled crescents seam-side down in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are snugly positioned.
- Whisk the 10.5-ounce can of cream of chicken soup with ½ cup milk until smooth and consistent in texture.
- Pour the soup mixture evenly across the arranged crescent rolls, covering them thoroughly.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top, creating a complete cheese layer.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the cheese melts completely.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Optional: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Shred rotisserie chicken for extra flavor and easy preparation, saving time on cooking chicken from scratch.
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing with chicken and seasonings.
- For a gluten-free version, swap crescent roll dough with gluten-free pastry or use large lettuce leaves as a wrapper.
- Add a sprinkle of dried herbs like thyme or rosemary to the chicken filling for a more complex, aromatic taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 391 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 817 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg