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Comfort meets easy in these Chicken Crescent Rolls. Tender chicken and gooey cheese get hugged inside soft, flaky crescent dough, then chill in a creamy sauce as everything bakes together. Pure homestyle goodness with barely any fuss.
Quick What You Need
- Pre-made Crescent Roll Dough: Grab a tube from the fridge section for flaky, golden layers without the work.
- Creamy Condensed Soup: Any flavor like mushroom or chicken works to build a rich, smooth sauce.
- Your Favorite Melting Cheese: Cheddar, mozzarella, or whatever melts best for you creates that delicious cheesy center.
- Tender Cooked Chicken: Shred up some chicken or dice up leftover for a yummy filler.
- Optional Seasonings: Throw in some Italian seasoning, garlic powder, or smoky paprika if you want to jazz it up.
Tasty Comfort Creation
- Finish with Fresh Herbs: Chop up a little fresh thyme or parsley and sprinkle over before serving for a pop of color and taste.
- Bake to Perfection: Slide your dish in the oven and bake until you hit golden, bubbly goodness or just follow the directions on your crescent dough can.
- Assemble in the Sauce: Slather some of that creamy sauce into the bottom of your baking dish and tuck your rolled crescents right on top, leaving some space so they each have room.
- Fill the Crescents: Lay out the triangles and spoon your chicken cheese mix onto the wide ends, then roll 'em up nice and tight toward the skinny tip so nothing spills out.
- Mix the Filling: Toss cooked chicken, melty cheese, and any seasonings you like in a bowl for max flavor with hardly any effort.
- Prepare the Sauce: Mix up the condensed soup and cheese in a bowl until super smooth and creamy, then set it aside for later layering.
Success Tips
- Serve Immediately: Dig in while they're still warm to keep that fresh, fluffy magic going.
- Even Filling Distribution: Spread filling out evenly so every roll bites just right.
- Experiment with Seasonings: Add your fave herbs or maybe some smoked paprika or chili powder for an easy makeover.
- Use Fresh Crescent Dough: Fresh dough bakes up puffier and softer than the stuff that's been sitting around.
- Customize Texture: If you want extra crunch, bake a touch longer; if you like 'em softer, pull them out as soon as they look golden.
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Delicious Pairings
These rolls are perfect piled next to steamed green beans or a crisp salad. Roasted broccoli on the side is awesome too. That cheesy creamy sauce is great for drizzling over those veggies, so don't be shy.
Storing Leftovers
Make these Chicken Crescent Rolls ahead and stash in the fridge until you're hungry. Got leftovers? Keep them tightly covered and they'll stay yummy for a few days. You can even freeze extras and pop them back in the oven to reheat.
Common Questions
- → Why are the bottoms soft on these?
If the dough sits in sauce, it kind of turns into a soft dumpling. Want it crispier? Bake the crescents plain first, then dunk 'em in the sauce right before serving.
- → Could I use store-bought rotisserie chicken?
Sure can! Rotisserie, leftover grilled chicken, even canned works. Just chop small so it fits in the rolls easily.
- → Is there a swap for cream of mushroom?
You can grab a can of cream of chicken or celery soup instead. Any creamy canned soup you like will work fine here.
- → Can I prep it beforehand?
Go ahead and mix up the filling ahead of time, but don't fill the dough until just before baking or it'll get mushy.
- → How do I check if it’s done?
Look for golden tops and bubbling sauce. The bottoms do stay soft from the sauce, that's normal. If the tops look ready, you're good to go.