Description

Cheesy, creamy, and weeknight-friendly, this Chicken Crescent Bake wraps a savory chicken-and-cream-cheese filling in buttery crescent dough, then bakes it under a quick sauce until golden and bubbling. It’s flexible (great for leftovers), fuss-free, and on the table in under an hour—perfect for busy nights and picky eaters.

Ingredients

Scale

2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 to 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or leftovers)
1/3 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk

Yields: about 6 servings (easily doubled for a crowd).

Instructions

Preheat: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
Make the filling: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded chicken, cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper until creamy and well combined.
Assemble rolls: Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles. Add 1–2 tablespoons filling to the wide end of each triangle, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
Whisk the sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk cream of chicken soup with milk until smooth. Pour evenly over the assembled rolls.
Bake: Bake 30–35 minutes until the crescents are golden and the sauce is bubbling. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Shortcut: Rotisserie chicken keeps prep fast and flavorful.
Don’t overfill: Too much filling makes the rolls hard to seal.
Seasoning boost: Add parsley or thyme; finish with parmesan for extra richness.
Make it spicy: Stir in jalapeños or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Variations: Swap cheeses (mozzarella, Swiss, Monterey Jack) or add veggies (spinach, mushrooms).
Make-ahead: Assemble rolls (without sauce), cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours; add sauce just before baking.
Freeze (unbaked): Freeze assembled rolls (no sauce) up to 2 months. Add sauce and bake from frozen, adding 10–15 minutes.
Leftovers: Refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat at 325°F until hot (oven keeps crescents crispier than microwave).
Serving ideas: Pair with a green salad, steamed veggies, or a light soup. Garnish with chopped parsley, a drizzle of cheese sauce, or a sprinkle of paprika.
Substitutions: Puff pastry works (flakier texture). For a vegetarian version, use mushrooms and spinach or your favorite plant-based protein.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

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