Description
Comfort meets convenience in this crowd-pleasing Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole, where creamy filling nestles between buttery layers of golden pastry. Hearty and satisfying, you’ll savor each cheesy, tender bite of this family-friendly meal that promises warmth and deliciousness in every forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) can of crescent roll dough
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
Creamy Components:
- 1 (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light grease coating to prevent sticking.
- Create a flavorful filling by combining shredded chicken with cream of chicken soup, mixing in sour cream, cheddar cheese, corn, and a blend of garlic and onion powders for robust seasoning.
- Carefully unroll the crescent dough, separating each triangle with precision.
- Distribute the chicken mixture generously along the wide end of each triangle, then gently roll the dough into compact crescents.
- Arrange the rolled crescents in the prepared baking dish, positioning them seam-side down to maintain their shape.
- Fill any remaining spaces between the rolls with the extra chicken mixture, ensuring maximum flavor coverage.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the crescents transform into a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
- Allow the casserole to rest briefly after removing from the oven, then optionally garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and added freshness before serving warm.
Notes
- Swap cream of chicken soup with homemade white sauce for a fresher, less processed flavor profile.
- Add diced bell peppers or jalapeños to the chicken mixture for extra crunch and subtle heat.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick time-saving hack that boosts overall flavor and moisture.
- Gluten-free option: Replace crescent rolls with gluten-free dough or cauliflower crust for dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg