Description
Cheesy chicken crescent rolls deliver pure comfort with golden, flaky pastry hugging savory shredded chicken and melted cheese. Packed with flavor and easy to prepare, these rolls bring warmth to any meal and delight hungry crowds in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 5 boneless chicken breasts
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) grated mozzarella cheese (half for filling, half for sauce)
- 1 soup can (240 milliliters) of milk
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- Garlic powder to taste
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
- 1 10-ounce (280 grams) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 package crescent rolls
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by generously seasoning with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to enhance its flavor profile.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium flame and cook the chicken until it develops a golden-brown exterior, ensuring even cooking on both sides.
- Allow the cooked chicken to cool completely, then meticulously chop or shred the meat into fine, uniform pieces for optimal filling consistency.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with grated mozzarella cheese, creating a harmonious blend of protein and dairy.
- Carefully unroll the crescent dough and separate into individual triangular sections, creating a clean workspace for assembly.
- Distribute the chicken and cheese mixture evenly across each dough triangle, taking care to spread the filling from base to tip.
- Gently roll each triangle into a compact crescent shape, tucking in the edges to prevent filling from escaping during baking.
- Arrange the rolled crescents seam-side down in a prepared 9×13-inch baking dish, ensuring they are neatly positioned and not overcrowded.
- Craft a luscious cheese sauce by whisking cream of chicken soup with milk in a saucepan over medium heat, gradually incorporating the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Simmer the sauce until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency, stirring continuously to prevent scorching.
- Lavishly pour the warm cheese sauce over the assembled crescent rolls, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Transfer the baking dish to a preheated oven set at 350°F (175°C) and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the crescents turn a beautiful golden brown and the sauce becomes delightfully bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dish to rest for a few minutes, helping the sauce set and making serving easier.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped herbs to add a vibrant touch of color and additional flavor complexity.
Notes
- Use skinless, boneless chicken breasts for quick and even cooking, ensuring tenderness and easy shredding.
- Enhance flavor by marinating chicken in herbs like thyme or rosemary before seasoning and cooking.
- Consider low-fat alternatives like Greek yogurt or light cream cheese for a healthier cheese sauce variation.
- Gluten-free option: Replace crescent roll dough with gluten-free pastry dough or use lettuce wraps for a low-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg