Description
This comforting Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls recipe features tender shredded chicken mixed with creamy cheese and sautéed onions, all wrapped in flaky crescent rolls. Baked in a rich cream of chicken soup sauce and topped with melted cheddar cheese, these rolls make a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Chicken Filling
- 4 chicken breasts (boiled in generously salted water, diced or shredded)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (cut into cubes, room temperature)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
Dough and Topping
- 4 cans crescent rolls (8 count each, total 32 rolls)
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz each)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dishes: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Grease two 9×13 inch casserole dishes with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Sauté Onions and Mix Filling: On the stovetop, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent. Remove the pan from heat, then add the cubed cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese melts and combines smoothly with the onions. Add the cooked chicken to this mixture and stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste if desired.
- Fill and Roll Crescent Rolls: Open the crescent rolls and place a generous tablespoon of the chicken mixture on the widest end of each crescent. Roll the dough toward the pointed end, tucking in the sides to securely enclose the filling.
- Arrange Rolls in Baking Dishes: Place the stuffed rolls about half an inch apart in the prepared baking dishes. Use both dishes to hold all 32 rolls comfortably.
- Prepare Sauce and Pour Over Rolls: In a saucepan over medium-low heat (or in the microwave), combine the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and evaporated milk. Heat gently until the mixture is well combined and warm. Pour this sauce evenly over the crescent rolls until they are completely covered. Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake Until Golden and Bubbly: Place the baking dishes in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.
Notes
- Boiling chicken in salted water before shredding helps keep the meat moist and flavorful.
- You can season the filling with salt and pepper if you prefer, though the sauce adds considerable flavor.
- If you have difficulty rolling the crescent rolls without spilling the filling, try chilling the filling slightly before assembling.
- Using two baking dishes helps ensure even cooking and prevents overcrowding.
- For a crispier top, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
