Description
Chicken Crescent Bake brings together creamy, cheesy comfort in a quick weeknight dinner that saves me time and delights my hungry family. Stuffed with tender chicken, this casserole delivers a satisfying meal wrapped in flaky crescent rolls that disappear faster than I can serve them.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken breast, shredded
- 1 can crescent rolls
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup milk
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper
- Optional: chopped parsley
Instructions
- Grab a 9×13-inch baking dish and coat it thoroughly with cooking spray. Heat your oven precisely to 375°F (190°C) so it’s ready for the casserole.
- Shred exactly 2 cups of cooked chicken breast into tender, bite-sized pieces. Set aside for quick assembly.
- Mix 1 can cream of chicken soup with ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup milk, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder in a medium mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Open the refrigerated crescent roll can and separate each triangle carefully. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons chicken onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll each triangle starting from the wide end, tucking in sides to keep filling secure. Arrange the rolled triangles snugly in your prepared baking dish.
- Pour the creamy sauce evenly across the rolled crescents. Scatter the remaining ½ cup cheese over the top to create a golden, melty layer.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 375°F oven. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the tops turn golden brown and the cheese bubbles beautifully.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes. This allows the sauce to set and makes serving easier. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Check crescent roll package for freshness to ensure a soft, flaky texture.
- Shred rotisserie chicken for extra flavor and to save time on prep work.
- Use low-fat cream of chicken soup and sour cream to make the dish lighter and healthier.
- Experiment with different cheese types like pepper jack or sharp cheddar for a personalized twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg