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Cheesy Chicken Crescent Bake Recipe

Cheesy Chicken Crescent Bake Recipe
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Cheesy Chicken Crescent Bake is a comforting and easy-to-make casserole featuring tender shredded chicken wrapped in buttery crescent rolls, smothered in a creamy, cheesy sauce. This dish combines savory seasoning with gooey cheddar cheese for a family-friendly meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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Chicken Filling

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (rotisserie works great)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Crescent Rolls

  • 1 tube refrigerated crescent rolls (8-count)

Creamy Sauce

  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Optional Garnish

  • Chopped parsley for a pop of color

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set it aside to prepare for assembling the crescent bake.
  2. Fill the Crescents: Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into 8 triangles. At the wide end of each triangle, place a spoonful of cooked chicken and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese. Roll up each crescent starting at the wide end and rolling toward the point, enclosing the filling. Place them seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Make the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth. Pour this creamy sauce evenly over the crescent rolls in the baking dish, ensuring they are well coated.
  4. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the crescents and sauce. This will melt during baking into a delicious golden cheesy crust.
  5. Bake It Up: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the crescents are golden brown and the sauce is bubbling around the edges. Let the dish cool for about 5 minutes before serving so the sauce thickens slightly, making it easier to serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • If using rotisserie chicken, shredding it finely helps the rolls wrap better.
  • You can substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup for a different flavor.
  • To make this dish spicier, add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary can be added to the sauce for extra aroma.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley just before serving for color and freshness.
  • Make sure to seal the crescents tightly so the filling doesn’t leak during baking.

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Keywords: cheesy chicken, crescent bake, casserole, easy dinner, comfort food, baked chicken recipe

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