Chicken Crescent Casserole
This creamy, comforting chicken crescent casserole is a cozy family dinner that combines tender chicken, crunchy celery, and flavorful water chestnuts in a rich, creamy sauce, all topped with buttery croissant dough and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a warm weekend bake.
Servings: 6 -8
Calories: 420kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast (about 3 cups cooked), diced into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cups chopped celery
- 1 8 oz can sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1 10 ¾ oz can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- Cooking spray
- 1 8-count roll croissant dough (such as Pillsbury Crescents)
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken – In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add diced chicken, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove from heat.
- Preheat Oven – Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the Filling – In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, celery, water chestnuts, cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Bake Base Layer – Lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the dish. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until celery is crisp-tender.
- Add Croissant Layer – Remove casserole from the oven. Unroll the croissant dough into flat pieces and arrange evenly over the hot filling.
- Brush & Bake – Lightly brush dough with melted butter. Return to oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Top with Cheese – Remove from oven, sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the croissant topping, and return to oven for 1–2 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Rest & Serve – Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked turkey for chicken for a holiday leftover version.
- Add ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella to the filling for extra cheesiness.
- Great served with a fresh side salad or roasted vegetables.