Description
Irresistible Cheesy Chicken Crescent Bake is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, gooey cheese, and flaky crescent dough. This delightful dish not only pleases the palate but also brings families together around the dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, it’s a quick and easy recipe that everyone will love. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you can create a meal that feels like a warm hug on a plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced chicken until browned and cooked through (about 8-10 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough into triangles. Spoon chicken mixture onto the wide end of each triangle and roll up tightly.
- Place rolled crescents in the greased baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before garnishing with fresh parsley. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg