Cheesy Chicken Crescent Bake (8-Ingredient Family Comfort in 35 Minutes)

Tutorial: how to make cheesy chicken crescent bake — creamy chicken + crescent rolls + cheddar. 8-ingredient family dinner in 35 min.

Introduction

Tutorial: how to make cheesy chicken crescent bake — creamy chicken + crescent rolls + cheddar. 8 ingredients, 35 min.

Ingredients List

  • 3 cups shredded chicken + 1 can cream of chicken + 1/2 cup sour cream + 1/2 cup mayo + 1.5 cups cheddar (divided) + garlic + onion + S+P + paprika + 1/2 cup peas
  • 2 cans crescent rolls + 2 tbsp melted butter + Italian + garlic
  • Parsley + pepper + hot sauce

Timing

Close-up of chicken crescent bake serving showing flaky crescent crust, creamy chicken filling, and stretchy melted cheese Save

Prep 10. Bake 20-25. Rest 5. Total 35 min.

Step 1 — Filling

Mix chicken + soup + sour cream + mayo + 1 cup cheddar + spices + peas.

Step 2 — In Dish

375°F. Greased 9×13. Filling spread + 1/2 cup cheddar on top.

Step 3 — Unroll Dough

2 cans = 2 rectangles. Press perforations.

Step 4 — Cover

Lay rectangles overlapping slightly.

Step 5 — Garlic Butter BrushButter + Italian + garlic. Brush even.

Step 6 — Bake 20-25 Min

Deep golden + bubbling. Rest 5 min. Parsley.

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 540 | Protein 32g | Fat 34g | Carbs 26g | Calcium 30% DV

Healthier Alternatives

Greek yogurt. Low-fat soup. Turkey. Light crescents. Spinach.

Serving Suggestions

Broccoli, asparagus. Cranberry. Lager, wine. School, potluck, freezer.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Torn dough
  • Wet filling
  • No butter brush
  • Underbake
  • No rest

Storing Tips

4 days fridge. 350°F 8 min reheat. Freeze 2 mo unbaked (50 min from frozen). Filling 3 days.

Conclusion

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FAQs

Chicken source? Rotisserie.

Soup sub? Cream + flour + bouillon.

Greek yogurt? Healthier.

Make ahead? 24 hr or freeze.

GF? GF crescents.

Other cheese? Mozzarella, pepper jack.

Recipe Card: Cheesy Chicken Crescent Bake

Prep: 10 min | Bake: 20-25 min | Rest: 5 min | Total: 35 min | Serves: 6 | Calories: 540/serving

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded chicken + 1 can cream of chicken + 1/2 cup sour cream + 1/2 cup mayo + 1.5 cups sharp cheddar (divided)
  • 1 tsp garlic + 1 tsp onion + 1/2 tsp salt + 1/2 tsp pepper + 1/2 tsp paprika + 1/2 cup peas
  • 2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury crescent rolls + 2 tbsp melted butter + Italian seasoning + garlic
  • Parsley + cracked pepper + hot sauce or ranch on side

Instructions

  1. Combine chicken, soup, sour cream, mayo, 1 cup cheddar, spices, peas.
  2. Spread in greased 9×13 dish; top with remaining cheddar.
  3. Unroll both crescent cans into 2 rectangles, pressing perforations.
  4. Lay rectangles over filling, overlapping slightly.
  5. Brush with garlic-Italian butter.
  6. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 min until deep golden; rest 5 min; garnish.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 540 | Protein 32g | Fat 34g | Carbs 26g | Calcium 30% DV

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