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Cheesy Chicken Crescent Bake Recipe

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This Cheesy Chicken Crescent Bake is a comforting and easy-to-make casserole featuring tender cooked chicken wrapped in buttery crescent rolls, smothered with a creamy chicken soup sauce and topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering, it combines simple ingredients to deliver a warm, cheesy, and satisfying dish.

Ingredients

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Chicken Filling

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (rotisserie works great)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Crescent Dough

  • 1 tube refrigerated crescent rolls (8-count)

Sauce

  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Optional Garnish

  • Chopped parsley for a pop of color

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set it aside to prepare for assembling the casserole.
  2. Fill the Crescents: Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into 8 triangles. Place a spoonful of cooked chicken and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese at the wide end of each triangle. Roll up each crescent starting at the wide end, rolling toward the point to enclose the filling completely. Place each rolled crescent seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Make the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth and well combined. Pour this creamy sauce evenly over the crescent rolls in the baking dish, ensuring each roll is coated.
  4. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the crescent rolls and sauce mixture. This cheese layer will melt and create a golden, cheesy topping as it bakes.
  5. Bake It Up: Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the sauce is bubbling around the edges. Once baked, let the dish cool for about 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider mixing in some cooked onions or bell peppers with the chicken filling.
  • If you prefer a crispier top, you can broil the casserole for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking—watch closely to prevent burning.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • This recipe can be doubled easily to serve a larger crowd using a bigger baking dish.
  • Feel free to substitute cooked turkey or leftover rotisserie chicken for the chicken filling.

Keywords: Cheesy Chicken Casserole, Crescent Roll Bake, Easy Dinner, Chicken Dinner, Comfort Food, One Dish Meal

Find it online: https://kitchenbyrita.com/cheesy-chicken-crescent-bake-recipe/