Crescent Chicken Roll Ups are so good and are ready in 30 minutes! Flaky, buttery crescents filled with a delicious chicken mixture are so easy, you’ll want them every night.
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Why this Crescent Chicken Roll Ups Recipe is a Keeper
I love this recipe because it’s so quick for busy weeknights and it’s an easy family favorite. This cheese chicken rollups recipe is one you’ll definitely be making.
- 30 Minute Meal: This crescent recipe is quick and easy!
- Simple Ingredients: It uses less than 10 common ingredients you often have on hand for this dish.
- Family Favorite: Everyone in the family loves it, even the pickiest kids, making it a go-to meal.
- Great for Beginner Cooks: It’s approachable for beginner cooks as it doesn’t require constant attention while cooking.
How Can I Prevent my Crescent Chicken Rollups from Becoming Dry?
If you make sure to top everything in the greased baking dish with the rest of the soup mixture, your crescent rollups should not be dry.
Simple Ingredient for this Chicken Recipe
To make this chicken and cream cheese roll ups recipe, you will need just a few easy ingredients. If you don’t already have these ingredients in your kitchen, they can all easily be found at the store.
- Shredded Chicken: Use shredded chicken breast or chicken cutlets for this cheese roll ups recipe. You can also use rotisserie chicken.
- Crescent Roll Dough: You could make your own crescent dough or use a store bought can of it.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Try shredding your own cheddar cheese or you can grab a bag at the store.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for Shredded Chicken Roll-Ups
When you prep ahead of time, it can help save you time and kitchen space when it comes to making everything for dinner!
- Cook and Shred: Cook and shred the chicken ahead of time. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until you’re ready to use.
- Prepare the Rolls: Prepare the dish completely and keep in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Secure with a toothpick to make sure they stay rolled.
Pro Tip for Stuffed Chicken Roll Ups
Mix and prepare your filling in advance and save time when it is time to assemble.
How to Make Chicken Roll Ups
This recipe comes together in 5 easy to follow steps. These chicken alfredo roll ups are so good, you’ll be adding them to your weekly meal rotation!
These are the basic steps for making Crescent Chicken Roll Ups. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Preheat Oven and Prep Baking Dish
Preheat oven to 350℉ and spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Make Soup Mixture
In a medium bowl, combine cream of chicken soup and ½ cup of milk. Pour ⅓ cup of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and set the remaining soup mixture aside.
3. Make Chicken Filling
In another bowl, blend cream cheese and melted butter. Stir in chicken, All Purpose Seasoning, 2 tablespoons of milk and green onions.
4. Fill and Roll Crescents
Separate crescent dough into 8 individual triangles and spoon some of the chicken mixture near the large end of the triangles. Roll each chicken crescent and pinch the end closed. Place roll ups in the baking dish.
5. Top and Bake in the Oven
Pour the remaining soup mixture over the top of the chicken crescent rolls and top with shredded cheese. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden brown and bubbly.
How to Store Chicken Rollups, Reheat and Use Leftover
When these treats are ready to eat, therefore you do not need takeout and are perfect for little treats.
- Storing: Store chicken rolls in the baking dish tightly wrapped with plastic wrap or in an airtight container. Cheese chicken roll ups stay good in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: You can reheat cooked chicken in the microwave, air fryer or oven! If reheating in the air fryer or oven, set the temperature to 350℉
- Using Leftovers: Enjoy leftovers for lunch in the upcoming days with some roasted potatoes.
Variations and Substitutions for Crescent Stuffed Chicken and Cream Cheese
This chicken cream cheese roll ups recipe is super easy to customize to make it your own! Try taking it to the next level by experimenting with different flavors and ingredients.
- Different Cheeses: Try to make this simple to make chicken rollatini recipe using mozzarella cheese or provolone cheese.
- Buffalo Sauce: Add a little bit of buffalo sauce to the chicken mixture to add some spice to serve this recipe.
- Canned Chicken or Turkey: Feel free to use any canned chicken or turkey in this recipe. Leftover chicken is great in this recipe.
- Homemade Gravy: You can make or buy gravy to dip the roll ups. I made this tonight and everyone loved it.
Recipe Frequently Asked Questions and Reader Interactions
Some recipes to serve with chicken roll ups include Orange Jello Salad, Pumpkin Dip, Strawberry Salsa and Baked Sweet Potato Fries.
Yes! You can also freeze crescents on a parchment lined cookie sheet to easily transport them to a freezer safe bag. They will freeze well and are good for up to 3 months. Be sure to thaw before reheating
Sure! When you make this recipe feel free to season with salt and pepper, garlic powder, parsley or whatever you would like to add.
Expert Tips for Making This Roll-Ups Recipe
- Double This Recipe: Increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two baking dishes before baking.
- Ham: Add some diced ham as you roll them up. This recipe is so incredibly easy to make just like mom’s chicken gravy.
- Other Veggies: This quick chicken is a delicious way to include other thinly sliced veggies like mushrooms, peppers and onions, or asparagus into a weeknight meal.
- Different Soup: Use a different type of cream soup like mushroom.
- Bread Crumbs: Add some seasoned breadcrumbs, like panko bread crumbs, into the chicken mixture. They work great to help your rollups not fall apart.
Crescent Chicken Roll Ups
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Ingredients
- 10.5 ounces Cream of chicken soup, 1 can
- 1 teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning, divided
- ½ cup Milk
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, ½ of a block
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
- 2 cups Shredded chicken, pre-cooked
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 tablespoon Green onion, chopped
- 8 ounces Crescent roll dough, 1 can
- ½ cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, ½ cup of milk and ½ teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning blend. Spread ⅓ cup of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Set the remaining soup mixture aside.
- In another bowl, blend cream cheese and melted butter. Add chicken, All Purpose Seasoning, 2 tablespoons of milk and green onions. Stir until combined.
- Separate crescent dough into 8 individual triangles. Spoon about ¼ cup of the chicken mixture near the larger end of the triangle and roll the crescent up. Pinch the end closed and place the roll in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining crescents.
- Pour the remaining soup mixture over the crescent rolls and top with shredded cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden and bubbly.
Christina’s Notes
- Double This Recipe: Increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two baking dishes before baking.
- Ham: Add some diced ham as you roll them up. This recipe is so incredibly easy to make just like mom’s chicken gravy.
- Other Veggies: This quick chicken is a delicious way to include other thinly sliced veggies like mushrooms, peppers and onions, or asparagus into a weeknight meal.
- Different Soup: Use a different type of cream soup like mushroom.
- Bread Crumbs: Add some seasoned breadcrumbs, like panko bread crumbs, into the chicken mixture. They work great to help your rollups not fall apart.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.