Texas Hen House: March 2013

What's For Dinner??

That is the most popular question in my house this afternoon.

Well the answer is this.......

Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole

2 (8 ounce) cans Reduced Fat Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can 98% fat free cream of chicken soup, undiluted
3/4 cup grated reduced fat cheddar cheese (or any cheese of choice)
1/2 cup whipping cream
FILLING
4 ounces reduced fat cream cheese (very soft) - I used Green Mountain Farms Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese
4 tablespoons butter (very soft but not melted)
1-2 minced garlic cloves (optional)
1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
2 large cooked chicken breasts, finely chopped (or use about 2 cups)
1/2-3/4 cup finely grated reduced fat cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
2-4 tablespoons fat free mayonnaise
1 cup grated reduced fat cheddar cheese (for topping)

1. Set oven to 350°F.
2. Butter a casserole dish (any size to hold crescent rolls).
3. 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).
4. Heat just until the cheese melts (do not boil).
5. 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).
6. Add in the chopped chicken (I used my food processor to chop), onion and cheddar cheese; mix well until combined.
7. Add 1-2 Tbsp mayonnaise; mix to combine (add in a little more if the mixture seems too dry).
8. Season with seasoned salt or white and black pepper to taste.
9. Unroll the crescent rolls.
10. Place 1 heaping tablespoon chicken mixture (or a little more) on top of each crescent triangle, then roll up starting at the thicker end.
11. Drizzle a small amount of soup mixture on the bottom of the dish.
12. Then place the crescent rolls seam-side down on top of the creamed mixture in the casserole.
13. 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.
14. Bake for about 30 minutes.

Here in Texas we enjoy our comfort food! I hope you enjoy it too!!