5-Ingredient Chicken Alfredo Crescent Roll Bake
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5-Ingredient Chicken Alfredo Crescent Roll Bake
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An easy chicken Alfredo casserole made with crescent rolls!
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Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) can Pillsbury crescent roll dough (I like to use the Crescent Dough Sheets, which don’t have any perforations)
- 2 cups cooked, shredded or diced chicken
- ¾ cup Alfredo sauce (or up to 1 cup as needed)
- 1 tablespoon prepared basil pesto
- 1 cup grated Italian cheese blend
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh basil, parsley, or other herbs; crushed red pepper flakes
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray an 11 x 7-inch baking dish with cooking spray. You can also use a 9 x 13-inch dish — it will just yield a slightly thinner crust and chicken layer.
- Unroll crescent roll dough and press into the bottom of the prepared dish to form a crust. Tuck the ends of the dough under as needed to fit the pan. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the chicken, ¾ cup of Alfredo sauce, and pesto. The chicken should be nicely coated in sauce, so add a little bit more Alfredo if the mixture seems dry. You just don’t want too much sauce, which can make the crust soggy. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Spread chicken mixture in an even layer over the crescent roll dough. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is a deep golden brown. Cut into squares, garnish, and serve.
Notes
- Look for a Pillsbury Crescent Dough “Sheet”, which is just like the crescent rolls, but without the perforations. That way you can just unroll the tube of dough and press it into the pan.
- If using crescent roll dough instead of the crescent dough sheet, make sure to press and seal together the perforations before using the dough as a crust.
- Use just enough Alfredo sauce to moisten and flavor the meat. You don’t want the filling too “wet,” or it might make the crust soggy. Start with ¾ cup of sauce, and then add more if you like.
- Use pre-cooked chicken (not raw meat) in this casserole. Take advantage of leftovers from another meal, a store-bought rotisserie chicken, canned chicken, or boil your own chicken at home.
- The basil pesto is optional, but highly recommended. It gives the dish much more flavor; however, the recipe will still "work" if you don't have any basil on hand.
- Garnish the crescent roll casserole with fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil), or add crushed red pepper flakes for a little bit of heat.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/6 of the casserole
Calories
323kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
680mg
(28%)
Potassium
135mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.04g
(0%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
151IU
(3%)
Calcium
158mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of the casserole | |
| Calories | 323kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 680mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 151IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 158mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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