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Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole Recipe

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This hearty Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole features tender cooked chicken mixed with creamy cheeses and seasonings, all wrapped in flaky crescent rolls and baked to golden perfection. A creamy chicken soup sauce and generous cheddar cheese topping make this dish comforting and delicious—perfect for a family dinner or potluck.

Ingredients

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For the Crescent Rolls and Sauce

  • 2 (8 oz) cans Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
  • 1 (10 3/4 oz) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

For the 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 (for filling)
  • 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2–4 tbsp heavy whipping cream

For the Topping

  • 1–2 cups grated cheddar cheese (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter to prevent sticking.
  2. Make the Chicken Soup 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 occasionally until the cheese melts completely, then remove from heat.
  3. Prepare the Filling Mixture: In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, butter, and garlic powder using a fork until smooth. Add the finely chopped cooked chicken, chopped onion, 2-4 tablespoons of heavy cream, seasoning salt, ground black pepper, and 1/2 cup finely grated cheddar cheese. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
  4. Assemble the Crescent Rolls: Unroll the crescent rolls and place about 1 tablespoon of the chicken filling on the larger end of each crescent triangle. Carefully roll up each triangle starting from the larger end to fully encase the filling.
  5. Layer and Top: Spread some of the prepared cream of chicken sauce evenly on the bottom of the greased baking dish. Arrange the filled crescent rolls seam-side down in a single layer over the sauce. Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the rolls, then sprinkle 1 to 2 cups of grated cheddar cheese over the top for a cheesy crust.
  6. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the cheese on top is bubbly and slightly browned.
  7. Serve: Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the filling to set slightly.

Notes

  • Use cooked chicken breasts from leftover roast or poached chicken for convenience.
  • You can adjust the amount of cheese on top to your preference for cheesiness.
  • If you prefer a less rich dish, reduce the heavy cream slightly or substitute with half-and-half.
  • For extra flavor, add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme to the filling.
  • Make sure crescent rolls are sealed well to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.

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