Description
This Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll Bake is a comforting and easy-to-make casserole featuring tender shredded chicken mixed with mozzarella cheese and Italian herbs, all wrapped in flaky crescent rolls and topped with a creamy chicken soup sauce. Baked to golden perfection, this dish is perfect for a family dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 1 lb boneless, skinless cooked and shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons oregano
Crescent Rolls
- 2 packages crescent rolls (8 count each)
Sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 10.5 oz milk (use soup can for measurement)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the cooked and shredded chicken with ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle garlic powder and oregano over the mixture, then stir thoroughly to evenly coat the chicken with herbs and cheese.
- Assemble Crescent Rolls: Unroll each crescent roll carefully. Scoop about ⅓ cup of the chicken mixture and place it near the wide end of the crescent dough. Slowly roll the crescent roll up, encasing the chicken and cheese filling inside. Repeat this process until all crescent rolls are stuffed.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Place the stuffed crescent rolls evenly in a 9×13-inch baking pan, ensuring they are spaced comfortably but touching slightly to help maintain shape during baking.
- Prepare Sauce: On the stove, combine the remaining ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, the cream of chicken soup, and milk. Heat gently while stirring until the cheese melts and the mixture is warm and smooth.
- Pour Sauce Over Crescents: Evenly pour the warm creamy sauce over the arranged crescent rolls in the baking pan, making sure each roll is well coated.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the casserole for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the sauce is bubbly and hot throughout.
- Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm as a hearty and cheesy main dish.
Notes
- You can swap the mozzarella cheese for a blend of Italian cheeses for extra flavor.
- Ensure chicken is well shredded to make filling easier to roll.
- Use low-fat cream of chicken soup and milk for a lighter version.
- Make sure to not overfill the crescent rolls to prevent leaking during baking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated, but sauce consistency might thicken; add a splash of milk when reheating if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 crescent roll)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
