Description
This creamy and cheesy Chicken Crescent Casserole is the ultimate comfort food! Featuring tender chicken wrapped in buttery crescent rolls, topped with a savory cream cheese sauce and loads of melted cheddar, it’s an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love. Perfect for potlucks or cozy Sunday meals. #chickencasserole #crescentrolls #comfortfood #easyrecipes #cheesyrecipes #weeknightdinner #familyfriendly
Ingredients
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup, ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese, ¼ cup milk, 8 oz cream cheese (softened), 2 tablespoons melted butter, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ⅓ cup finely chopped onion, 2 cooked and cubed chicken breasts, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 1 package (8 oz) crescent roll dough, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream of chicken soup, ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese, and milk. Stir until cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, melted butter, garlic powder, chopped onion, cooked chicken, salt, and pepper until well combined.
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Spoon a thin layer of the soup mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
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Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles. Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture onto each crescent triangle, roll up, and place seam-side down into the baking dish.
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Pour the remaining soup mixture evenly over the rolls.
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Sprinkle the top with the remaining 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
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Bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
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Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
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Use rotisserie chicken for a quick prep option.
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Try adding a pinch of paprika or chopped fresh parsley for a pop of flavor and color.
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Easily double the recipe for a 9×13-inch pan if serving a crowd.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 465kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg