Description
Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls are the quintessential comfort food, blending the savory richness of golden, baked chicken with the gooey, melty joy of mozzarella cheese, all wrapped up in a buttery, flaky crescent roll. This dish represents the ultimate in home-cooked luxury and simplicity, marrying the wholesomeness of a family meal with the indulgence of cheese-laden goodness.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
5 boneless chicken breasts
Garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste
Olive oil for cooking
For the Filling:
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese (half for filling, half for sauce)
1 10 oz can cream of chicken soup
1 soup can full of milk
For the Rolls:
1 package crescent rolls
Instructions
Preparing the Chicken:
Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook chicken until golden brown on both sides.
Let chicken cool, then chop or shred for filling.
Chicken Filling:
Mix the cooked, chopped chicken with 1/2 cup of grated mozzarella cheese in a bowl.
Assembling Crescent Rolls:
Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
Spoon chicken and cheese mixture onto each triangle, roll up, and place seam-side down in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Cheese Sauce:
In a saucepan, combine cream of chicken soup, milk, and remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese. Cook over medium heat until smooth and creamy.
Baking:
Pour cheese sauce over crescent rolls in the baking dish.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes, or until crescent rolls are golden brown and sauce is bubbly.
Serving:
Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes