Description
Hearty chicken crescent bake combines comforting flavors from midwestern kitchens with simple, delicious ingredients. Rich layers of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and flaky crescent rolls create a satisfying meal you’ll savor with family.
Ingredients
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Main Protein Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
Bread and Dough Ingredients:
- 1 can (8 ounces/226 grams) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Cheese and Dairy Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Soup Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Optional Add-ons:
- 1/4 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup chopped broccoli or spinach
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375F (190C) and apply a light grease coating to a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Create a creamy filling by blending cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Gently fold in shredded chicken and cheddar cheese to distribute evenly.
- Carefully unroll the crescent dough triangles and place a generous dollop of the chicken mixture onto each piece. Carefully roll up each triangle, tucking in the edges to seal the filling inside.
- Arrange the rolled crescents neatly in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are close together but not overcrowded.
- Whisk together cream of chicken soup, milk, and melted butter to create a rich, velvety sauce. Slowly pour the mixture over the assembled crescent rolls, making sure to cover them evenly.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Look for a golden-brown color on the crescents and a bubbling sauce as indicators of doneness.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley or green onions for a pop of color and added flavor before serving.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for smoother mixing and easier blending with other ingredients.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick time-saving option that adds extra flavor and moisture to the filling.
- Customize the recipe by adding diced jalapeños, chopped spinach, or crispy bacon bits to the chicken mixture for extra texture and taste.
- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free crescent roll dough and checking that cream of chicken soup is gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg