Description
Irresistible Cheesy Chicken Crescent Bake is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings. This delightful dish features tender shredded chicken enveloped in gooey cheese and wrapped in flaky crescent dough. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Customize it with your favorite veggies or spices to make it your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook chicken over medium heat until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes per side. Shred once cooled.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and half of the shredded cheese until combined.
- Roll out crescent dough on a clean surface; place spoonfuls of the filling along one edge and roll up.
- Arrange rolled crescents seam-side down in the baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg