Creamy, savory, and wrapped in golden perfection, Chicken Crescent Roll Ups are the ultimate weeknight comfort food. This easy-to-make dinner is beloved by both kids and adults alike.
Each roll-up is packed with a cheesy chicken filling, coated in crispy breadcrumbs, and finished with a rich and velvety chicken gravy that takes them over the top.
What You’ll Need for These Chicken Crescent Roll Ups
- Cooked shredded chicken – The hearty base of the filling, providing savory flavor and satisfying protein.
- Cream cheese – Adds luscious creaminess and binds the chicken filling beautifully.
- Milk – Just a splash loosens the filling and balances the richness.
- Salt & black pepper – Essential seasoning to enhance the creamy chicken mixture.
- Refrigerated crescent rolls – Buttery, flaky dough that crisps up beautifully when baked.
- Melted butter – Helps the breadcrumbs stick and gives each roll a golden finish.
- Italian bread crumbs – Add irresistible crunch and herby flavor.
- Cream of chicken soup – Forms the base of the warm, savory gravy.
- More milk – Lightens the gravy, making it pourable and creamy.
Let’s Make These Chicken Crescent Roll Ups
Start by stirring together the cooked chicken, cream cheese, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined. Unroll the crescent dough and spoon the filling onto each triangle.
Fold the corners in, roll them up tightly, then dip each in melted butter followed by Italian breadcrumbs. Arrange them on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and bubbling inside.
While they bake, warm the cream of chicken soup and milk in a saucepan to create a quick and easy gravy. Serve the roll-ups hot from the oven with the creamy sauce generously spooned on top.
Pro Tips & Tasty Twists
For extra depth, mix in shredded cheddar or mozzarella to the chicken filling. Want a touch of heat? Add a dash of cayenne or chopped green chiles.
If you’re prepping ahead, assemble the rolls and refrigerate them unbaked for up to 24 hours. Then just dip, bread, and bake when ready.
Not a fan of cream cheese? Sour cream or ricotta makes a great substitute without losing the creamy texture.
Storing, Freezing & Reheating These Cozy Crescent Pockets
Store leftover roll ups in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, place them in the oven at 325°F for 10 minutes or until warmed through—this keeps them crisp.
Freeze unbaked roll ups individually on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cook time.
Leftover gravy can be stored separately and reheated on the stove or in the microwave, stirred until smooth and steaming.
Ready to serve a dinner that feels like a warm hug? Chicken Crescent Roll Ups deliver easy prep and big flavor every time.
Chicken Crescent Roll Ups
Ingredients
For the Chicken Roll Ups:
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 cups Italian bread crumbs
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 16 oz refrigerated crescent rolls two 8 oz cans
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
For the Chicken Gravy:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of milk, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and evenly mixed.
- Unroll and separate crescent dough into individual triangles.
- Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture at the wide end of each triangle, fold the corners inward, and roll tightly towards the tip to enclose the filling.
- Gently coat each rolled crescent in melted butter, followed by a light dredging in the Italian bread crumbs.
- Transfer each roll to a baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Repeat the process for the remaining rolls.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crescents are golden brown and heated through.
- While the roll ups bake, place the cream of chicken soup and 1/2 cup milk into a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the gravy is hot and well blended.
- Drizzle the warm gravy over the finished roll ups just before serving.
