Cheesy Chicken Crescent Dinner
A comforting, cheesy chicken crescent bake with tender chicken, melty cheddar, and savory soup, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings with rich, satisfying flavors.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Combine cubed cooked chicken and 1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese in a bowl.
- Separate the crescent rolls into triangles.
- Place 3 tablespoons of the chicken and cheese mixture at the wide end of each crescent roll and roll up.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cream of chicken soup, milk, and 1/3 cup shredded cheese.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
- Pour half of the soup mixture into a greased oblong glass dish.
- Reserve some of the soup mixture for serving sauce.
- Arrange the rolled crescents over the soup mixture in the dish.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Sprinkle extra cheese on top and return to the oven for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve with the remaining sauce.
Tips & Substitutions
For a twist, try adding some cooked broccoli or spinach to the chicken and cheese mixture for extra veggies. You can substitute the cream of chicken soup with a homemade version or use a cream of mushroom soup for a different flavor. If you're short on time, rotisserie chicken works great in this recipe as well.
Serving Suggestions
This Cheesy Chicken Crescent Dinner pairs beautifully with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal. You can also serve it with a side of garlic bread to soak up the delicious sauce. For a fun twist, consider adding a dipping sauce like ranch or BBQ on the side.
Storage & Reheating
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place the crescents in a baking dish and cover them with foil to prevent them from drying out. Heat in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Cheesy Chicken Crescent Dinner contains roughly 390 calories, with 15g protein, 34g carbohydrates, and 22g fat. It is an excellent source of calcium (35% of the Daily Value), protein (30% of the Daily Value), and vitamin A (26% of the Daily Value), and a good source of iron. Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 976mg per serving (42% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen chicken instead of cooked chicken?
Yes, you can use frozen chicken, but be sure to cook it first before cubing. It’s best to use cooked chicken for this recipe to ensure the dish comes together quickly and easily.
What can I use instead of crescent rolls?
If you don’t have crescent rolls, you can use puff pastry or even biscuit dough as a substitute. Just roll out the dough and follow the same assembly instructions for wrapping the chicken mixture.
Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
Absolutely! You can prepare the entire dish up to the baking step, cover it, and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, simply pop it in the oven, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time if cold.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).