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Cheesy Chicken Crescent Bake Recipe

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Cheesy Chicken Crescent Bake is a comforting and easy-to-make casserole featuring shredded chicken wrapped in flaky crescent rolls, topped with a creamy chicken soup sauce and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a family dinner or casual gathering, this baked dish combines savory flavors with a golden, cheesy crust.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (rotisserie works great)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Crescent Rolls

  • 1 tube refrigerated crescent rolls (8-count)

Sauce

  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Optional Garnish

  • Chopped parsley for a pop of color

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set it aside to prepare for the crescent bake.
  2. Fill the Crescents: Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into individual triangles. Place a spoonful of the shredded cooked chicken and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese at the wide end of each crescent triangle. Roll up each crescent, starting from the wide end towards the point to enclose the filling completely. Arrange the rolled crescents seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Make the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth and well combined. Pour this creamy mixture evenly over the crescent rolls in the baking dish, ensuring even coverage.
  4. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the crescent rolls and sauce. This will melt and form a delicious golden cheese layer during baking.
  5. Bake It Up: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the crescents are golden brown and the sauce is bubbling around the edges. After baking, let the dish cool for about 5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

  • You can use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • The crescent rolls can be substituted with puff pastry for a different texture.
  • To make it spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat soup, cheese, and milk.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.

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