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This Chicken Wrapped in Crescent Rolls with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce fells fancy but is surprisingly easy to make. Juicy, seasoned chicken gets wrapped in buttery crescent dough, baked until golden, and then served with a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. It’s one of those dinners that makes weeknights feel like date night at home.
👉 You may also like my Bacon Chicken Alfredo Crescent Ring or Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole.
This Chicken Wrapped in Crescent Rolls with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce is an easy yet elegant dinner. Crescent dough bakes around seasoned chicken strips, then everything is topped with a creamy Parmesan sun-dried tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Why you’ll love this recipe…
This recipe feels like something you’d order at a high end restaurant, but it’s made with simple ingredients you probably already have at home. The crescent dough keeps the chicken moist while baking, and the sauce takes it to the next level.
It’s also versatile — I’ve made it for weeknight dinners, but it’s also perfect for hosting friends because it looks and tastes impressive. My husband loves anything with a creamy sauce, and this one is rich, garlicky, and cheesy with the sun-dried tomatoes.
⏰ Total Time: 50 minutes
🍂 Perfect For: Weeknight dinners, date night, special occasions
🛒 Key Ingredients: Chicken breast, crescent dough, cream, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan
🍽️ Servings: 4
🥄 Skill Level: Medium
🧊 Storage: Fridge up to 3 days, freezer up to 2 months
👉 If you liked this, you may also enjoy my Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken or Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole.
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Table of Contents
- What You’ll Need for Chicken Wrapped in Crescent Rolls
- Full Ingredients List
- How to Make Chicken Wrapped in Crescent Rolls
- Chicken Wrapped in Crescent Rolls Variations
- Tips and Tricks
- Recipe FAQs – Chicken Wrapped in Crescent Rolls
- Serving Suggestions
- Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- Chicken Wrapped in Crescent Rolls with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe
What You’ll Need for Chicken Wrapped in Crescent Rolls
- Chicken breast strips – Cut into even strips so they bake evenly.
- Crescent dough – Wrapped around chicken for a buttery crust.
- Paprika + Italian seasoning – Simple but flavorful seasoning.
- Cream – Forms the base of the sauce.
- Sun-dried tomatoes – Add sweetness and richness to the sauce.
- Parmesan cheese – Melts into the sauce for flavor and thickness.
👉 For another comforting chicken dinner, you may like my Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken Soup.
Full Ingredients List
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch thick strips
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning, divided
- ½ tsp salt, divided
- ½ tsp pepper, divided
- 8 oz can crescent dough sheet
- 1 ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
🔒 The printable recipe card below includes the full ingredient list and exact amounts — perfect for saving or printing for later.
How to Make Chicken Wrapped in Crescent Rolls
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375℉. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
Step 2: Season chicken strips with paprika, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, and ¼ tsp salt and pepper.
Step 3: Unroll crescent dough sheet and cut into strips. Wrap each chicken piece in dough.
Step 4: Place wrapped chicken in baking dish. Bake 30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
Step 5: While chicken bakes, make the sauce: In a saucepan, add cream, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, remaining seasoning, and salt/pepper. Simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened.
Step 6: Plate chicken and drizzle with sauce before serving.
🔒 The step-by-step instructions are also available in the printable recipe card below — don’t forget to save it for later!
Chicken Wrapped in Crescent Rolls Variations
- Add spinach to the sauce for extra veggies.
- Swap Parmesan for Asiago for a sharper flavor.
- Use flavored crescent dough (like garlic butter) for extra taste.
👉 If you liked this, you may also like my Ground Turkey and Rice Skillet.
My Pro TipS
Tips and Tricks
- Cut chicken into even strips so they bake consistently.
- Simmer sauce just until thickened — don’t overcook or it may separate.
- Let chicken rest a few minutes before plating with sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for presentation.
Recipe FAQs – Chicken Wrapped in Crescent Rolls
Yes, just cut into strips and adjust cooking time as needed.
Yes, refrigerate up to 2 days and reheat gently before serving.
Heavy cream works best, but half-and-half can be used (sauce will be thinner).
Yes, freeze baked chicken without sauce for up to 2 months. Reheat and add sauce fresh.
👉 If you enjoy creamy chicken dinners, check out my Creamy Tuscan Chicken.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with pasta or rice to soak up the sauce.
- Pair with Cheesy Garlic Bread (with Crescent Dough).
- Add a green side like roasted broccoli or a salad.
- For dessert, you may also like Mini Cheesecake Pies.
Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- Fridge: Store leftovers up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze baked chicken (without sauce) up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Warm in oven at 350°F until heated through, then top with fresh sauce.
👉 Looking for more? Browse my Chicken Recipes.
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Chicken Wrapped in Crescent Rolls with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch thick strips
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning, divided
- ½ tsp salt, divided
- ½ tsp pepper, divided
- 8 oz can crescent dough sheet
- 1 ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉. Grease 9×13 dish.
- Season chicken with paprika, 1 tsp seasoning, ¼ tsp salt/pepper.
- Cut crescent dough into strips, wrap around chicken.
- Bake 30 minutes until cooked through.
- Make sauce: simmer cream, tomatoes, Parmesan, 1 tsp seasoning, ¼ tsp salt/pepper until thickened.
- Serve chicken with sauce drizzled over top.
Notes
- Use even chicken strips for consistent cooking.
- Sauce thickens quickly — don’t overcook.
- Freeze chicken without sauce up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
