Description
This Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll Bake is a comforting and easy-to-make casserole featuring shredded chicken and mozzarella cheese stuffed inside flaky crescent rolls, all topped with a creamy chicken soup sauce. Baked until golden and bubbly, it’s perfect for a family dinner or potluck.
Ingredients
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Chicken Filling
- 1 lb boneless, skinless cooked and shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for filling)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for sauce)
Sauce
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 10.5 oz milk (use soup can for measurement)
Crescent Rolls
- 2 packages crescent rolls (8 count packages)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: Place cooked and shredded chicken in a bowl. Add 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons garlic powder and 2 teaspoons oregano on top, then stir thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly with the seasonings and cheese.
- Assemble Crescents: Unroll each crescent roll. Scoop about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture onto the wide end of each crescent. Slowly roll the crescent roll up, enclosing the chicken and cheese filling inside. Repeat until all crescents are stuffed.
- Arrange in Baking Pan: Place the stuffed crescent rolls evenly in a 9×13-inch baking pan, ensuring they are spaced slightly apart for even baking.
- Prepare Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cream of chicken soup, and milk. Heat until the mixture is melted, warm, and well combined, stirring occasionally.
- Pour Sauce: Pour the warm creamy sauce evenly over the arranged crescent rolls, coating them thoroughly.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the baking pan into the oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
- Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken from rotisserie, leftover chicken, or pre-cooked chicken breasts for convenience.
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped onions or bell peppers to the chicken mixture.
- If you prefer a crispier top, broil the casserole for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end of baking, but watch closely to prevent burning.
- This dish freezes well before baking; just assemble and freeze, then bake from frozen adding extra baking time as needed.
- Substitute cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken if preferred or for a dairy-free option, use suitable alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 crescent roll with sauce)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
