Description
Delicious and comforting Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls baked in a creamy chicken sauce topped with melted cheddar cheese. This easy casserole combines tender chicken, creamy cheese, and savory soup for a hearty family meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 4 chicken breasts, boiled and diced or shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes and at room temperature
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
Crescent Rolls
- 4 cans crescent rolls (8 count each, total 32 rolls)
Sauce and Topping
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz each)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dishes: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Spray two 9×13 inch casserole dishes with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Sauté Onions and Mix Chicken Filling: On the stovetop, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, then add the cubed cream cheese. Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts and combines smoothly with the onions. Fold in the cooked chicken and mix well. Optionally, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill and Roll Crescent Dough: Open the crescent roll cans and separate the dough into individual triangles. Spoon a generous tablespoon of the chicken mixture onto the wide end of each crescent roll triangle. Roll the dough tightly toward the point, tucking in the sides to fully enclose the filling.
- Arrange Rolls in Baking Dishes: Place the stuffed crescent rolls in the prepared casserole dishes, spacing them about ½ inch apart. You will likely need to use both dishes to fit all 32 rolls.
- Prepare and Pour Creamy Sauce: In a saucepan over medium-low heat (or use a microwave-safe bowl and microwave), combine the two cans of cream of chicken soup, 2 cups chicken broth, and 12 ounces evaporated milk. Heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is well blended and warm but not boiling.
- Cover Rolls with Sauce and Cheese: Pour the warm creamy chicken sauce evenly over the stuffed crescent rolls, ensuring they are covered well. Then sprinkle 2 cups of grated cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake Until Golden and Bubbly: Place the casserole dishes in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the sauce is bubbly around the edges.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked shredded rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder or herbs like thyme or parsley to the chicken mixture.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to ensure it melts smoothly when combined with onions.
- This dish can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking cold.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave and make a great next-day meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
