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Some days you just want dinner to be cozy, cheesy, and easy to throw together. That’s exactly why I love this Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Crescent Roll Casserole — buttery crescent rolls stuffed with creamy chicken, baked in a rich sauce, and topped with plenty of cheese. It’s one of those comforting family dinners that disappears fast around our table.
👉 You may also like my Bacon Chicken Alfredo Crescent Ring or Cheesy Garlic Bread (with Crescent Dough).
This Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole is the ultimate family-friendly dinner. Buttery crescent rolls are filled with a creamy chicken mixture, baked in a savory sauce, and topped with gooey cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, it’s quick, budget-friendly, and sure to please everyone.
Why you’ll love this recipe…
This casserole has become one of my go-to comfort meals. My husband Will calls it “the cheesy chicken thing” and asks for it literally on repeat. It reminds me of the quick bakes my mom used to make when I was growing up, only this version feels extra special thanks to the buttery crescents and ranch flavor.
I also love that most of the ingredients come straight from the pantry or fridge — nothing fancy, just easy staples that turn into something delicious when baked together. If you’ve got kids, this is one of those dinners where no one complains at the table.
⏰ Total Time: 45 minutes
🍂 Perfect For: Cozy family dinners
🛒 Key Ingredients: Chicken, crescent roll dough, cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese
🍽️ Servings: 4
🥄 Skill Level: Easy
🧊 Storage: 3–4 days in the fridge, freezer-friendly up to 2 months
👉 Looking for delicious desserts? Try my Mini Cheesecake Pies or Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls.
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Table of Contents
- What You’ll Need for Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole
- Full Ingredients List
- How to Make Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole
- Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole Variations
- Tips and Tricks
- Recipe FAQs – Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole
- Serving Suggestions
- Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- More Great Crescent Roll Recipes
- Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole Recipe
What You’ll Need for Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole
- Cooked chicken – Rotisserie works great here, or you can also use leftovers for extra convenience.
- Crescent roll dough – The buttery base that makes this casserole so irresistible.
- Cream of chicken soup – Adds that creamy sauce that pulls everything together.
- Cheddar cheese – I like to use sharp cheddar so the flavor stands out.
- Ranch seasoning – Just a touch gives this casserole a cozy, familiar flavor.
👉 For another yummy dinner, try my Chicken and Rice Casserole with Broccoli.
Full Ingredients List
- 1 lb cooked chicken, chopped
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 1 cup broccoli
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cans (8 oz each) crescent roll dough
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ⅔ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
🔒 The printable recipe card below includes the full ingredient list and exact amounts — perfect for saving or printing for later.
How to Make Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F
Step 2: In a medium bowl, mix chopped chicken, sour cream, broccoli, ranch seasoning, and ½ cup cheddar cheese.
Step 3: Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
Step 4: Place a spoonful of chicken mixture on the wide end of each triangle, then roll up.
Step 5: Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
Step 6: While they bake, whisk cream of chicken soup and milk together.
Step 7: Remove dish from oven, pour soup mixture evenly over crescents, and sprinkle with 1 cup cheddar.
Step 8: Return to oven and bake for 35 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
🔒 The step-by-step instructions are also available in the printable recipe card below — don’t forget to save it for later!
Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole Variations
- Swap ranch seasoning for Italian seasoning for a different flavor twist.
- Add steamed broccoli inside the rolls for extra veggies.
- Use cream of mushroom soup instead of cream of chicken.
👉 If you enjoyed this, you may also like my Pizza Crescent Pockets.
My Pro TipS
Tips and Tricks
- Use rotisserie chicken to cut prep time in half.
- Bake crescents for 10 minutes before adding the sauce — this keeps the bottom from getting soggy.
- Let the casserole rest 5 minutes before slicing so it sets up nicely.
- Add a sprinkle of parsley or green onions before serving for color and freshness.
Recipe FAQs – Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole
Yes! Drain it well and mix with the sour cream and seasonings.
Yes, assemble the casserole up to the baking step, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Bake when ready.
Absolutely. Wrap portions tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
It’s great with salad or a veggie side — you may also like my Easy Roasted Carrots.
Serving Suggestions
- Pair with Cheesy Garlic Bread (with Crescent Dough) + Mozzarella-Stuffed Garlic Breadsticks.
- Add a fresh salad or roasted broccoli for balance.
- For dessert, bake Apple Crescent Donuts or Mini Cheesecake Pies.
Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze baked casserole up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
- Reheat: Cover with foil and bake at 350°F until warm, or microwave individual portions.
👉 Looking for more? Browse my Freezer-Friendly Recipes.
More Great Crescent Roll Recipes
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Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked chicken, chopped
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 1 cup broccoli, chopped
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cans, 8 oz each crescent roll dough
- 1 can, 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- ⅔ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix chicken, sour cream, broccoli, ranch seasoning, and ½ cup cheddar cheese.
- Roll mixture into crescent triangles and place in greased 9×13 dish.
- Bake 10 minutes.
- Stir soup and milk together; pour over crescents.
- Sprinkle with 1 cup cheddar.
- Bake 35 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Store in fridge 3–4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Reheat covered at 350°F or in microwave.
- Rotisserie chicken works great.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
