Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole
A comforting and straightforward casserole that combines tender chicken and flaky crescent rolls, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or laid-back weekend meals.
Ingredients
Casserole Base
- 2 cans Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls for flakiness
- 1 can cream of chicken soup, undiluted for moisture and flavor
- 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese for richness
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream for creaminess
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature for thickness
- 4 tbsp butter, room temperature for flavor
- 1 tsp garlic powder for seasoning
- 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped for texture
- 2 large cooked chicken breasts, finely chopped about 2 cups for protein
- 1/2 tsp seasoning salt for flavor
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper for seasoning
Topping
- 2-4 tbsp heavy whipping cream for moisture
- 1-2 cup grated cheddar cheese for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to the temperature specified in your recipe instructions. Begin by preparing your baking dish, greasing it lightly to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, garlic powder, seasoning salt, and ground black pepper. Whisk until the mixture is smooth.
- In another bowl, mix in the finely chopped chicken, finely grated cheddar cheese, and onion. Stir gently until everything is well combined.
- Pour the cream mixture over the chicken filling. Fold the two mixtures together using a spatula.
- Open the cans of crescent rolls and separate the dough into the triangles. Start by placing them in the bottom of the greased baking dish.
Assembly & Baking
- Spoon the chicken mixture onto the crescent rolls, spreading it evenly.
- Cover it with another layer of the remaining crescent rolls.
- Drizzle the additional heavy whipping cream over the top.
- Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over the top layer.
- Bake your casserole until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow it to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Make sure your cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps. Use cooked chicken for a quicker prep; rotisserie chicken works well. Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before serving to help it set.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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