Cheesy Chicken Crescent Bake (Printable version)
Flaky crescent rolls filled with seasoned chicken and melted cheese, baked until golden and bubbly.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken & Dairy
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup sour cream
05 - 1/2 cup whole milk
→ Crescent Rolls
06 - 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
→ Vegetables & Flavorings
07 - 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
08 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
10 - 1/4 tsp salt
11 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Topping
12 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Add the chicken, cheddar cheese, and green onions to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
04 - Unroll the crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles. Place a heaping spoonful of the chicken mixture onto the wide end of each triangle, then roll up, enclosing the filling.
05 - Arrange the filled crescents in the prepared baking dish. Pour any remaining chicken mixture around the rolls in the dish.
06 - Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the top, if using. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crescents are golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
07 - Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The creamy chicken filling tucked inside flaky golden rolls transforms humble ingredients into something that feels special enough for company but easy enough for Tuesdays
- Kids and adults both go weak for the combination of warm cheese stuffed pastry and tender chicken, making it practically guaranteed to disappear
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- Working with cold crescent dough is crucial because once it starts to warm up it becomes impossibly sticky and tears when you try to roll it
- Do not overfill the crescents or the filling will burst out during baking and make a mess of your beautiful dish
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- Position your oven rack in the center position so the crescent tops brown evenly without burning before the filling is heated through
- Line your baking sheet with foil under the dish because sometimes the cheese bubbles over and creates a smoky mess in your oven