chicken crescent roll casserole

(2 RATINGS)
90 Pinches
Updated on Aug 11, 2013

Loved by the whole family!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 can cream of chicken soup (10 3/4 oz)
  • 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 2- 8 ounces refrigerated crescent rolls
  • FILLING
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/3 cup onion/green onion, finally chopped
  • 2 large cooked chicken breast, finally chopped
  • 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2-4 tablespoons mayonnaise or whipping cream
  • 1-2 cup cheddar cheese, for topping

How To Make chicken crescent roll casserole

  • Step 1
    1. Set oven to 350°F
  • Step 2
    2. Butter a casserole dish (any size to hold crescent rolls).
  • Step 3
    3. In a saucepan, mix half and half cream, 3/4 cup grated cheese (can use more cheese if desired) and undiluted chicken soup (can season with black pepper if desired).
  • Step 4
    4. Heat just until the cheese melts (do not boil).
  • Step 5
    5. For the filling --- (make certain that the cream cheese and butter are very soft) in a bowl, mix the soft cream cheese with butter until very smooth, then add in garlic powder (if using).
  • Step 6
    6. Add in the chopped chicken, onion and cheddar cheese; mix well until combined
  • Step 7
    7. Add in 2 tablespoons whipping cream or mayonnaise; mix to combine (add in a little more if the mixture seems too dry).
  • Step 8
    8. Season with seasoned salt or white and black pepper to taste
  • Step 9
    9. Unroll the crescent rolls
  • Step 10
    10. Place 1 heaping tablespoon chicken mixture (or a little more) on top of each crescent triangle, then roll up starting at the thicker end
  • Step 11
    11. Drizzle a small amount of soup mixture on the bottom of the dish
  • Step 12
    12. Then place the crescent rolls seam-side down on top of the creamed mixture in the casserole
  • Step 13
    13. Drizzle the remaining sauce on top (you don’t have to use the full amount of cream sauce, just use as much as desired) and sprinkle with 1 cup (or more) grated cheese, or amount desired.
  • Step 14
    14. Bake for about 30 minutes

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Category: Chicken
Category: Casseroles
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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