CREAMY CHICKEN CRESCENT ROLL CASSEROLE

Creamy chicken crescent roll casserole is made with tender rotisserie chicken and melty cheddar cheese wrapped in buttery crescent dough and baked in a rich cheese sauce.

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

This recipe is the definition of comfort food. It takes simple ingredients everyone loves and turns them into something warm, bubbly, and irresistible. The rotisserie chicken keeps it super convenient, the crescent rolls get nice and golden and that creamy cheese sauce on top makes the whole dish feel super indulgent. It’s one of those dinners that looks impressive, tastes amazing, and always disappears fast. Nobody can resist a cheesy, chicken-stuffed crescent roll at my house.

If you want a cozy weeknight dinner that always hits the spot, this is it! It’s super simple to put together with rotisserie chicken, melty cheese, and buttery crescent roll dough. Everyone at my house always go crazy for this! I’m willing to bed that if you give this one a try, you’ll end up making on repeat because it’s just that good.

How To Make It

Here are the steps you’ll need to take to make this delicious creamy chicken crescent roll casserole along with some personal notes from me. You can find the ingredients and instructions in the recipe card below.

Preheat the oven to 350°.

First, in a large bowl, stir the shredded rotisserie chicken and cheddar cheese together. Roll out the crescent rolls, and evenly distribute the filling into the largest end of each triangle. Roll the crescent rolls up and place them into a greased baking dish.

PRO TIP- Be sure to shred the cheese yourself using a good cheese grater and avoid the pre shredded stuff that comes in a bag. It will melt much better that way.

Then, in a medium sized sauce pan, whisk together the milk and cream of chicken soup until smooth. Season the sauce with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir in about ½ cup of cheese until it’s melted into the sauce. Pour the sauce over the crescent rolls.

NOTE: Some people find “cream of” soups very salty. If you’re sensitive to salt, or watching your intake, leave the salt out here or use low sodium soup.

Now, place the baking dish, uncovered, into the center rack of the oven for about 30 minutes or until the sides are hot and bubbly and the top is golden brown. Finally, let the casserole rest, garnish with parsley (optional) and enjoy!

PRO TIP: Place the baking dish in the center rack of the oven. This will let the heat surround the casserole and ensure that it cooks evenly.

PRO TIP: Letting the casserole sit for about 5–10 minutes before serving helps the cheese sauce thicken, keeps the filling from spilling out, and makes the crescent rolls easier to slice and serve without falling apart.

What Kind Of Cheese Can I Use For This Recipe?

The choice is yours! Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend of both would melt beautifully. You can also use mozzarella for a stretchier, milder flavor.

Can I Make this Ahead Of Time?

Yes, you can definitely make this ahead of time. Just assemble the rolls, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add the sauce right before baking so the dough doesn’t get soggy.

What Can I Serve This With?

Keep the sides simple with a side salad, Frozen Roasted Green Beans or some Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli. They will cut the richness of the meal nicely.

Storage

Let the casserole cool down and place it into an air tight container. It will last in the fridge for up to 3 days. This freezes well, too! Just place it into a freezer safe air tight container and it will last for up to 3 months.

Other Easy Dinner Ideas

If you like super easy to make dinners using shredded rotisserie chicken like this one, you have to try these Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas, Chicken Pot Pie Pasta and Chicken And Stuffing Casserole.