Description
Savory cheesy chicken crescent rolls bring comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending tender chicken and melted cheese in a golden, flaky pastry. Comfort meets convenience in this simple yet irresistible dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) chicken, boneless/skinless, cooked and shredded
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup (240 ml) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 10.5 ounces (296 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 10.5 ounces (296 ml) milk
Seasonings and Bread:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 packages crescent rolls, 8 count packages
Instructions
- Combine shredded chicken with half the mozzarella cheese in a mixing bowl, creating a flavorful base for the filling.
- Enhance the chicken mixture by sprinkling garlic powder and oregano, thoroughly mixing to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Carefully unroll each crescent roll dough, preparing a workspace for filling.
- Portion approximately one-third cup of the seasoned chicken mixture onto the wide end of each crescent roll.
- Gently roll the dough, encasing the chicken filling, ensuring a secure seal to prevent leakage during baking.
- Arrange the filled crescent rolls in a 9×13 inch baking pan, positioning them for even cooking.
- In a saucepan, melt the remaining mozzarella cheese with cream of chicken soup and milk, stirring until the mixture becomes smooth and warm.
- Generously pour the creamy cheese sauce over the crescent rolls, completely coating the surface.
- Transfer the prepared pan to a preheated oven at 350°F, allowing the rolls to bake for 30-40 minutes.
- Remove from the oven when the crescents turn golden brown and the sauce begins to bubble, indicating perfect doneness.
- Let the dish rest briefly before serving to allow the filling and sauce to set, ensuring maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Prep your chicken in advance by boiling or using rotisserie chicken for quicker assembly and richer flavor.
- Choose whole wheat crescent rolls for a healthier twist, adding extra nutrition and fiber to the dish.
- When mixing chicken, ensure even seasoning by gently folding ingredients instead of aggressive stirring to maintain tender meat texture.
- Keep an eye on the oven during final minutes of baking to prevent over-browning, as crescent rolls can quickly turn from golden to burnt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg