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Golden baked chicken crescents stuffed with creamy chicken and melted cheese, garnished with parsley, served in a white baking dish.

Cheesy Chicken Crescent Casserole

Flaky crescent rolls envelop tender chicken, cream cheese, and cheddar, baked in a rich, creamy sauce that’s perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: casserole, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 368
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature for smooth mixing
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature for easy blending
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder adds mild savory flavor
  • ¾ teaspoon seasoned salt or a mix of kosher salt, paprika, and black pepper
  • 3 cups cooked chicken diced (use rotisserie or leftover chicken)
  • ¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded (sharp or mild, freshly shredded for best melt)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream for creamy consistency in filling
  • 2 8-ounce / 8-count cans crescent roll dough (store-bought, chilled)
  • 1 10.75-ounce can cream of chicken soup (or mushroom/celery soup)
  • ¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded (for sauce)
  • ½ cup heavy cream for sauce
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt for sauce
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded (topping for casserole)

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish Lightly coated with nonstick spray for easy cleanup
  • 1 Nonstick cooking spray For greasing the pan
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For combining filling ingredients
  • 1 Medium saucepan For preparing the cheese sauce
  • 1 Mixing spoon For stirring filling and sauce
  • 1 Cheese grater Use if grating fresh cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, butter, garlic powder, and seasoned salt until smooth.
  3. Fold in the diced chicken and ¾ cup cheddar cheese, then stir in the heavy cream until evenly combined.
  4. Unroll crescent dough and place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
  5. Roll the dough over the filling and pinch edges to seal, then arrange seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  6. In a medium saucepan, combine cream of chicken soup, ¾ cup cheddar cheese, ½ cup heavy cream, and ½ teaspoon seasoned salt. cook over medium heat until smooth and warm.
  7. Pour the sauce evenly over the crescent rolls, then sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the rolls are golden and the sauce is bubbly.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 12gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 797mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These crescent rolls bring back cozy family dinner memories. Creamy, cheesy, and tender, each bite is pure comfort, perfect for weeknight indulgence or special gatherings.

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