Description
Savory chicken crescent bake delivers comfort on a plate with layers of creamy filling nestled in golden pastry. Hearty ingredients and simple preparation make this dish perfect for family dinners you’ll want to enjoy again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Pantry and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 can (8 ounces / 226 grams) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F and lightly coat a rectangular baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine shredded chicken with cream of chicken soup, tangy sour cream, sharp cheddar cheese, and aromatic garlic powder in a mixing bowl, blending until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Carefully separate the crescent roll triangles and place a generous dollop of the chicken mixture onto the wider end of each pastry triangle.
- Gently roll each triangle from the wide end to the point, ensuring the filling remains tucked inside, creating neat crescent-shaped parcels.
- Arrange the rolled crescents in the prepared baking dish with the seamed side facing downward, creating a uniform arrangement.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and ensuring the pastry is fully cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and allow the chicken crescents to rest for 3-5 minutes, which helps the filling set and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker and more flavorful filling, saving preparation time and adding extra richness.
- Swap regular crescent rolls with gluten-free versions to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising taste.
- Add diced vegetables like bell peppers or spinach to the chicken mixture for increased nutrition and color contrast.
- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream of chicken soup and reduced-fat cheese to decrease overall calorie content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg