Cheesy Chicken Crescent Bake (Printable View)
Creamy chicken and cheese filling wrapped in flaky crescent dough, baked until golden and bubbly.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken & Dairy Base
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 & Seasonings
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 with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Beat with a spoon or electric mixer until completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Add the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions to the cream sauce mixture. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed and well combined.
04 - Unroll the refrigerated crescent dough and separate along perforations into 8 individual triangles. Arrange on a clean work surface.
05 - Place a heaping spoonful of the chicken mixture onto the wide end of each triangle. Roll from the wide end toward the point, enclosing the filling completely. Pinch edges gently to seal if needed.
06 - Place the filled crescents in the prepared baking dish, arranging them in a single layer with points slightly overlapping or touching.
07 - Spoon any remaining chicken mixture around the crescent rolls in the dish, distributing evenly.
08 - Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the crescents and filling, if desired for extra cheesiness.
09 - Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown, the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the filling is hot throughout.
10 - Remove from oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set slightly for easier serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It comes together in under 15 minutes of active prep time
- The contrast between golden crescent exterior and creamy filling hits every comfort craving
- Leftovers reheat beautifully for tomorrows lunch
02 -
- Overfilling the crescents causes blowouts during baking
- Cold cream cheese creates lumps that never fully disappear
- Letting the baked dish rest prevents molten cheese burns
03 -
- Use kitchen shears to chop cooked chicken quickly and evenly
- Line your baking dish with parchment paper for easy cleanup