Best 9 Chicken Croissant Bake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary creation that seamlessly blends the savory flavors of chicken and the flaky texture of croissants. This chicken croissant bake is a symphony of tastes and textures that will tantalize your palate.

This recipe takes you on a step-by-step journey to craft this delectable dish, starting with the preparation of a creamy and flavorful sauce that combines the richness of cream cheese, the tanginess of sour cream, and the aromatic blend of herbs. As the sauce simmers, you'll create a succulent chicken filling by sautéing tender chicken breasts with a medley of colorful bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms.

Once the chicken filling is cooked to perfection, it's time to assemble this culinary masterpiece. Flaky croissants are sliced in half and arranged in a baking dish, creating a golden brown and crispy base. The creamy sauce is then poured over the croissants, followed by the flavorful chicken filling. A generous sprinkling of shredded cheese adds an extra layer of indulgence and completes this savory composition.

As the bake goes into the oven, your kitchen will be filled with an enticing aroma that will have your taste buds dancing in anticipation. After a brief wait, the chicken croissant bake emerges, a golden-brown delight that promises a burst of flavors. Serve it piping hot, accompanied by a crisp green salad or your favorite side dishes.

This recipe also includes variations to suit different tastes and preferences. For those seeking a vegetarian option, the chicken can be replaced with a medley of grilled vegetables. Additionally, the recipe offers alternatives for the type of cheese used, allowing you to customize the bake's flavor profile.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a culinary novice, this chicken croissant bake is a recipe that will impress and delight. Its combination of simple ingredients and straightforward instructions makes it accessible to home cooks of all skill levels. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.

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CHEESY CHICKEN CRESCENT BAKE



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This is a classic family recipe. My mom used to make this and my kids love it. You can switch up the filling ingredients and make it your own!

Provided by Shelly

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
3 cups cooked, cubed chicken (or Rotisserie)
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • Prepare the filling. In a large bowl combine the cream cheese, butter, garlic powder, and seasoned salt stirring until smooth. Add in the chicken and cheddar cheese, mixing until incorporated. Add in the heavy cream and stir until combined.
  • Open the cans of crescent rolls. Place about 2 tablespoons of the filling onto the larger end of each crescent roll. Roll up and pinch the dough closed, sealing in the chicken mixture. Place seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
  • To prepare the sauce combine the cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese, heavy cream, and seasoned salt in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently until warm and smooth. Pour the sauce evenly over the crescent rolls. Top with the remaining 1 cup grated cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until the rolls are baked and the mixture is bubbly.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 rolls, Calories 368 calories, Sugar 2.3 g, Sodium 797.3 mg, Fat 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, TransFat 0.6 g, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 12.1 g, Cholesterol 94.1 mg

CHICKEN CRESCENT CASSEROLE



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This is a yummy recipe that any cheese or casserole lover will adore! It's super easy to make, as most casseroles are. It's also a fun recipe to play around with; you could add vegetables (broccoli might be nice) or bacon. Just have fun with it!

Provided by HotintheKitchen25

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (8 ounce) packages crescent roll dough, unrolled and divided into triangles
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium heat; pan-fry chicken until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes per side. Shred chicken.
  • Spread chicken over crescent roll triangles. Roll triangles, starting with the wider end, around chicken. Arrange rolls on prepared baking dish with the seam sides down. Place rolls into prepared baking dish.
  • Mix cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, and Cheddar cheese in a bowl; pour mixture over crescent rolls.
  • Bake in preheated oven until bubbly and rolls are golden brown, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 811.8 calories, Carbohydrate 57.8 g, Cholesterol 89.1 mg, Fat 45.5 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 2113.9 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

CHICKEN CROISSANTS



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A friend from work had a dinner party and made these wonderful croissants. The whole group asked for the recipe as we ate these up. These are SO good that you might want to consider doubling as everyone wants seconds!

Provided by soxfan28

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 count) package Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
8 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup crouton, crushed

Steps:

  • Mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, celery, and onion.
  • When removing cresent rolls from package, leave together so that two cresent rolls form a square. This will leave you with 4 croissants.
  • Put chicken mixture into center.
  • Bring up each corner and secure together.
  • Dip upside down in melted butter.
  • Sprinkle with croutons.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour on a cookie sheet.
  • Let set 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.3, Fat 38.4, SaturatedFat 21.5, Cholesterol 154.1, Sodium 688.8, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.7, Protein 20.4

CHICKEN CROISSANT BAKE



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This makes a nice lighter style casserole. Great for weekend brunches or light lunches. Any of the cheeses are good, or even a combination. Prep time includes refrigeration time before cooking.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large plain croissants, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup swiss cheese or 1 cup mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
1 1/2 cups chicken, cooked and diced
2 green onions, with tops,sliced
1 1/2 cups milk
3 eggs
1/2 tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Arrange half of the croissant cubes in an ungreased square 8 x 8 baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the cheese, all of the chicken and onions.
  • Arrange remaining croissants over the top.
  • Beat milk, eggs, mustard and salt.
  • pour over casserole.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, but no more than 24 hours.
  • Bake uncovered at 325ºF for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, or until tests clean.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Bake 2 minutes more, or until cheese melts.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.7, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 164.5, Sodium 827.9, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 5.7, Protein 15.1

CREAMY CHICKEN CRESCENTS



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"Collecting cookbooks from area churches is my hobby, and this recipe was one of my discoveries," says Rena Laska of Bancroft, Wisconsin. "I made some changes to suit my family's tastes." The cheesy chicken dish comes together easily with a tube of refrigerated rolls.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2/3 cup condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Separate crescent dough into eight triangles. Combine the chicken and 2 tablespoons cheese; place about 2 tablespoonfuls on the wide end of each triangle. Roll up and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, combine soup, milk and remaining cheese. Cook until heated through and cheese is melted. Serve over crescents.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CHICKEN CROISSANT BAKE



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I love this recipe. I have to make it when I'm not dining with my husband. I received this recipe many years ago at a pampered chef party!

Provided by Kathleen Taylor

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 c red pepper, chopped
1/2 c broccoli florets, chopped
1/4 c mushrooms, chopped
2 Tbsp onion, chopped
1 can(s) (5 oz.) chicken, drained
1 c colby jack cheese, shredded
2/3 can(s) cream of chicken soup
2 pkg (8 oz.) crescent rolls

Steps:

  • 1. Chop the red pepper, broccoli, mushrooms, and onion. Add to a 1 quart bowl.
  • 2. Add the chicken and the cheese to the chopped ingredients, and mix.
  • 3. Add the cream of chicken soup to the mixture and mix thoroughly.
  • 4. Unwrap the crescent rolls, break them apart, and place them on a 12-14" round pan or stone. Place the short side of the triangle in the center of the pan, overlapping each piece, with the pointed end overhanging the pan. You should have a full ring (circle) of crescent roll triangles.
  • 5. Roll out the crescent rolls a bit to seal them together.
  • 6. Place the filling in the middle (or widest) part of the crescent roll, all the way around the ring.
  • 7. Pull the pointed part of the triangle, up and over the filling, and tuck it under the center opening.
  • 8. Bake @ 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until crescent rolls are golden brown.
  • 9. **Note - there are also many other veggies you could add to this. Carrots, celery, or water chestnuts to name a few!

CHICKEN CRESCENT CASSEROLE



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With a family of five, I've found that casseroles are a quick and filling meal. The crescent roll topping bakes up to a beautiful golden brown.-Laurie Bus, Reno, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 celery rib, sliced
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
2/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute celery in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Stir in the soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, onion, chicken, water chestnuts and mushrooms. Cook and stir over medium heat just until mixture begins to boil. Transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. , Unroll crescent roll dough into a rectangle; seal seams and perforations. Place over cheese. Melt the remaining butter; toss with nuts and sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 31g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 627mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

CHICKEN AND CHEESE CRESCENTS



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Hot baked crescent rolls filled with a little chicken and a little cheese. This will bring lots of comfort and cheer to the dinner table!

Provided by KAYG

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cooked and deboned
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
2 ½ cups milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large saucepan heat cream of chicken soup, milk and 4 ounces of the cheese over low heat. Meanwhile, separate crescent rolls into triangles. Place some chicken onto the large end of each roll and top with a little cheese. Roll up and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour 1/2 of soup mixture directly into the baking dish, not on top of the rolls.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until rolls rise slightly and are lightly browned.
  • Pour the remaining 1/2 of the soup mixture into the dish, laying any leftover chicken meat on top, and sprinkle with any remaining cheese. Return to oven until rolls are browned and cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 871.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 197.3 mg, Fat 56.8 g, Protein 54.1 g, SaturatedFat 17.9 g, Sodium 1217.3 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

DELICIOUS CHICKEN CROISSANT CASSEROLE



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Quick, easy, and great for family get-togethers. You can use the reduced-fat croissant rolls for this recipe.

Provided by Hazeleyes

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups cooked chicken breasts, diced
2 -3 cups chopped celery
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can reduced-fat cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup light sour cream
cooking spray
1 (8 ounce) can crescent roll dough
1 tablespoon light butter, melted
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Put the chicken, celery, water chestnuts, soup, mayonnaise and sour cream in a large bowl and stir until well combined.
  • Put the chicken mixture into a 9x13 baking dish that has been coated with the cooking spray.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until celery is crisp-tender.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven.
  • Unroll the croissant dough into flat pieces and cover the chicken mixture with the slices of dough.
  • Drizzle with the melted butter.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the croissant topping is turning golden brown.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 1-2 more minutes.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.3, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 71.6, Sodium 371.4, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3, Protein 19.9

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses. This recipe calls for cheddar and mozzarella, but you can also use Parmesan, Gruyère, or any other type of cheese that you like.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. The chicken should be cooked through, but not dry. If you overcook it, it will be tough and chewy.
  • Use fresh croissants. Fresh croissants will give you the best results. If you can't find fresh croissants, you can use frozen croissants, but be sure to thaw them completely before using them.
  • Use a baking dish that is large enough. The baking dish should be large enough to accommodate all of the ingredients without overcrowding them.
  • Serve the chicken croissant bake immediately. This dish is best served hot out of the oven.

Conclusion:

The chicken croissant bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great dish to serve for brunch or lunch. With its combination of chicken, cheese, and croissants, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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