Name: Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 (8 oz) cans Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls; 1 (10 3/4 oz) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted; 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature); 4 tbsp butter (room temperature); 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped; 2 large cooked chicken breasts, finely chopped (about 2 cups); 1/2 cup finely grated cheddar cheese (for filling); 1/2 tsp seasoning salt; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 2-4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 1-2 cup grated cheddar cheese (for topping)

Ingredients

2 (8 oz) cans Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls

1 (10 3/4 oz) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted

3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)

4 tbsp butter (room temperature)

1 tsp garlic powder

1/3 cup onion, finely chopped

2 large cooked chicken breasts, finely chopped (about 2 cups)

1/2 cup finely grated cheddar cheese (for filling)

1/2 tsp seasoning salt

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

2-4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream (for filling)

1-2 cup grated cheddar cheese (for topping)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter to prevent sticking.

Step 2: In a small pot over medium heat, combine the cream of chicken soup, ¾ cup grated cheddar cheese, and ½ cup heavy whipping cream. Stir until the cheese melts completely, then remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3: In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, butter, and garlic powder with a fork until smooth.

Step 4: Add the chopped cooked chicken, finely chopped onion, 2-4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, ½ cup grated cheddar cheese, seasoning salt, and black pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Stir well until all ingredients are fully combined.

Step 5: Unroll the crescent dough. On the larger triangular end of each piece, place about 1 tablespoon of the chicken filling. Carefully roll the dough from the larger end to the tip, encasing the filling inside.

Step 6: Spread a layer of the cream of chicken sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange the filled crescent rolls in the dish in a single layer.

Step 7: Pour the remaining cream of chicken sauce evenly over the rolled crescents. Sprinkle 1 to 2 cups of grated cheddar cheese on top for a gooey, golden crust.

Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the cheese topping is bubbly.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives to the filling mixture.

Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add a smoky taste.

Swap cheddar cheese with mozzarella or pepper jack for a different cheese twist.

If you like it spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the filling.

Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking; this helps the filling set and makes serving easier.

FAQs

Can I prepare this casserole ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare and assemble the casserole a few hours in advance. Keep it refrigerated until you are ready to bake. Add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking straight from the fridge.

What can I use if I don’t have crescent rolls?

If crescent rolls aren’t available, puff pastry or biscuit dough can be a good substitute, though the texture and taste will differ slightly. Adjust baking time as needed based on the dough used.