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Cheesy Chicken Crescent Bake

Tender chicken and melted cheese wrapped in flaky crescent rolls, baked in creamy sauce for an easy comfort dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or chopped (rotisserie works great)
  • 1 tube refrigerated crescent rolls 8-count
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • medium mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Unroll the crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles. Place 2-3 tablespoons of chicken and a pinch of cheese on the wide end of each triangle. Roll toward the point and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the soup mixture evenly over the crescent rolls in the dish. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the crescents are golden brown and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.
  6. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes. Make-Ahead: Assemble the dish up to 8 hours in advance and refrigerate. Add 5-10 minutes to baking time when cooking from cold. Freezing: Assemble but don't bake, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before baking. Substitutions: Use turkey, ham, or sausage instead of chicken. Try different cheeses like pepper jack or Swiss. Cream of mushroom soup works well too.