Best 4 Crescent Roll Leftover Chicken Recipes

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When you find yourself with leftover chicken, don't relegate it to sandwiches or salads. Instead, transform it into a delightful and versatile ingredient for a quick and easy meal. Crescent roll leftover chicken is a delicious and convenient way to repurpose leftover chicken into a tasty dish that the whole family will enjoy. With a few simple ingredients and some creativity, you can create a variety of crescent roll leftover chicken recipes that are perfect for lunch, dinner, or even snacks.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN CRESCENT ROLLS



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For a super flavorful chicken casserole, make these Chicken Crescent Rolls. Shredded chicken in a creamy sauce seasoned with ranch dressing, wrapped in crescent roll dough, then baked until golden--the whole family will love this chicken dinner!

Provided by Jill

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 8-ounce cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
2 10.5 ounce cans cream of chicken soup
8 ounce package cream cheese
3 cups fully cooked shredded chicken
1 package ranch dressing mix
2 green onions chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375F. Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by spraying with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Pour the canned soup and cream cheese into a medium pot and heat on the stove over medium heat, stirring often, until the cream cheese is melted and incorporated into the soup. Add the ranch dressing mix and remove the sauce from the heat.
  • Reserve 1 cup of the sauce, then add the rest to a medium mixing bowl. Add the shredded chicken and green onions; stir well to combine.
  • Separate the crescent roll dough and scoop a spoonful of the chicken mixture onto the wide end of each crescent roll and fold the long point of the dough over and around the chicken to create a little packet. Place each packet into the prepared baking dish.
  • Pour the reserved gravy around the chicken packets in the pan.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.

CHICKEN CRESCENT ROLLS



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Just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep for these easy, cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Lunch or Dinner

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup cooked, finely diced chicken ((or use canned chicken))
1 cup grated cheddar cheese, divided
1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, NOT diluted
¼ cup milk
1 (8 oz) tube refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 count)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, stir together soup, milk and ½ cup of cheese. Pour into the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, combine chicken and remaining ½ cup of cheese.
  • Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into 8 triangles. Place about 1-2 heaping tablespoons of the chicken mixture on the wide end of each crescent roll. Roll the dough up and place each crescent roll (seam-side down) in the bottom of the dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, until the liquid is bubbly and the tops of the crescent rolls are browned (about 25 minutes). The bottom of the rolls (that are submerged in the sauce) will stay soft - like dumplings -- but will still be cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 roll-ups and 1/4 of the sauce, Calories 402.9 kcal, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Protein 20.7 g, Fat 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Sodium 1060.2 mg, Fiber 0.6 g, Sugar 1.5 g, UnsaturatedFat 3.2 g

KITTENCAL'S CHICKEN CRESCENT ROLL CASSEROLE



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This will also work great with turkey; if you do not have chicken breasts, then use any leftover cooked chicken. If desired you can fill the crescents just with the filling mixture and omit the soup, just brush with butter before baking. They are wonderful just stuffed with the filling! A few members have experienced a soggy bottom, so you might want to consider just drizzling half (or even a little less) of the soup mixture on top and a little around the sides of the crescents, then save the rest of the soup mixture for another time (this will help prevent a soggy bottom). You may use the jumbo crescent rolls and stuff with more chicken mixture :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (8 ounce) cans Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese (or any cheese of choice) or 3/4 cup swiss cheese (or any cheese of choice)
1/2 cup 18% table cream (or use whipping cream)
4 ounces cream cheese (very soft)
4 tablespoons butter (very soft but not melted)
1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1/3 cup onion, finely chopped (can use green onions)
2 large cooked chicken breasts, finely chopped (or use about 2 cups, can use cooked turkey)
1/2-3/4 cup finely grated cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (or use 1/2 teaspoon white salt or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
2 -4 tablespoons mayonnaise or 2 -4 tablespoons whipping cream
1 -2 cup grated cheddar cheese (for topping)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350°F.
  • Butter a casserole dish (any size to hold crescent rolls).
  • In a saucepan, mix half and half cream, 3/4 cup grated cheese (can use more cheese if desired) and undiluted chicken soup (can season with black pepper if desired).
  • Heat just until the cheese melts (do not boil).
  • For the filling --- (make certain that the cream cheese and butter are very soft) in a bowl, mix the soft cream cheese with butter until very smooth, then add in garlic powder (if using).
  • Add in the chopped chicken, onion and cheddar cheese; mix well until combined.
  • Add in 2 tablespoons whipping cream or mayonnaise; mix to combine (add in a little more if the mixture seems too dry).
  • Season with seasoned salt or white and black pepper to taste.
  • Unroll the crescent rolls.
  • Place 1 heaping tablespoon chicken mixture (or a little more) on top of each crescent triangle, then roll up starting at the thicker end.
  • Drizzle a small amount of soup mixture on the bottom of the dish.
  • Then place the crescent rolls seam-side down on top of the creamed mixture in the casserole.
  • Drizzle the remaining sauce on top (you don't have to use the full amount of cream sauce, just use as much as desired) and sprinkle with 1 cup (or more) grated cheese, or amount desired.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.1, Fat 31.8, SaturatedFat 17, Cholesterol 126.4, Sodium 847.5, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.6, Protein 22.9

CHICKEN POT PIE TOPPED WITH CRESCENT ROLLS



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Chicken pot pie with Pillsbury® crescent rolls as topper.

Provided by Katherina Garrett

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
½ pound diced cooked chicken
1 (20 ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken with herbs
½ cup diced onion
1 medium roasted red bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent roll dough (such as Pillsbury®

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x12-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix chicken, frozen vegetables, peas, condensed soup, onion, bell pepper, garlic, ginger, seasoned salt, and Italian seasoning together in a bowl. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Place crescent roll dough in triangles over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.9 calories, Carbohydrate 54.6 g, Cholesterol 32.4 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1205 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right crescent roll dough: Look for refrigerated crescent roll dough that is fresh and not too dry. If the dough is too dry, it will be difficult to work with and will not rise properly.
  • Thaw the dough properly: Before using, thaw the crescent roll dough according to the package instructions. If the dough is not thawed properly, it will be difficult to work with and will not rise properly.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of the ingredients you use, the better your leftover chicken crescent rolls will taste. Use fresh, flavorful chicken, and choose a creamy sauce that you enjoy.
  • Don't overfill the rolls: When filling the crescent rolls, be careful not to overfill them. Too much filling will make the rolls difficult to seal and will cause them to burst open during baking.
  • Bake the rolls until they are golden brown: Bake the crescent rolls until they are golden brown on top. This will ensure that they are cooked through and that the filling is hot and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Leftover chicken crescent rolls are a delicious and easy way to use up leftover chicken. They are perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, and they can also be frozen for later. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your leftover chicken crescent rolls turn out perfectly every time.

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