Creamy Angel Chicken Crescent Rolls and Rice is the ultimate comfort food dinner! Cheesy chicken crescent roll ups baked over creamy Rice-A-Roni for an easy meal the whole family will love. Great for busy weeknights, meal prep, and using up rotisserie chicken leftovers. #chickencrescentrolls #easydinner #crescentrolls #comfortfood
Angel Chicken Crescent Roll Ups and Rice
If you love creamy comfort food, these Angel Chicken Crescent Rolls and Rice are going to be a hit. The rice is rich and creamy with tons of flavor from the Italian dressing mix, cream cheese, and cream of chicken soup. The chicken crescent rolls bake up golden brown with a warm, cheesy chicken mixture inside that tastes amazing with the creamy rice underneath.
This is one of those easy dinners the whole family gets excited about. The buttery crescent rolls pair perfectly with the creamy rice, and every bite is packed with cozy comfort food flavor. It tastes like a cross between chicken crescent roll ups and a creamy chicken casserole all in one baking dish.
How to Make Angel Chicken Roll Ups and Rice
This easy recipe comes together quickly with simple ingredients and is perfect for busy weeknights. Start by preparing the Chicken Rice-A-Roni according to the package directions on the stove. While the rice cooks, stir together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cream cheese, Italian dressing mix, butter, and shredded cheese in a large bowl. Fold the cooked rice into the mixture and spread it into a baking dish.
For the chicken crescent rolls, mix together cooked chicken, cream cheese, shredded colby jack cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rotisserie chicken works great here and keeps prep super easy. You can also use leftover chicken, canned chicken, or cooked chicken from the Instant Pot or slow cooker.
Separate the crescent rolls into triangles and spoon the chicken mixture onto the wide end of the dough. Roll them up and place the crescents on top of the rice mixture. Bake in the oven until the crescent rolls are golden brown and cooked through. Sprinkle extra cheese over the top and bake a few more minutes until melted and bubbly. Finish with fresh parsley before serving.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- Rotisserie chicken makes this recipe quick and easy.
- Can I use canned chicken? Yes. Drain it well before mixing with the cream cheese filling.
- Can I make this with leftover chicken? Absolutely. Leftover cooked chicken works perfectly.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened so it mixes smoothly into the rice and chicken mixture.
- You can use cheddar cheese instead of colby jack cheese.
- A 9×13-inch baking dish works great for this casserole.
- Refrigerated crescent roll dough bakes up flaky and buttery on top of the creamy rice.
- Don’t overfill the crescent rolls or the filling may leak out while baking.
- Variations/Additions: cooked bacon, broccoli, corn, green beans, or bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.
- Garnish with parsley, chives, or green onions before serving.
- Can I use plain rice instead of Rice-A-Roni? Yes, but the Rice-A-Roni adds lots of flavor to the dish.
- How do I know when the crescent rolls are done? The tops should be puffed and golden brown.
Storage Tips
- Assemble the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Freeze the baked casserole in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- For best results, reheat covered in the oven so the rice stays creamy.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave or warm in the oven until heated through.
- Leftovers taste great the next day for lunch or another easy dinner.
What to Serve with Chicken Crescent Roll Ups & Rice
This casserole disappeared in a flash at our house. Everyone loved the creamy rice and cheesy chicken crescent rolls. It’s the kind of easy dinner that has people going back for seconds before you can even sit down at the table. The creamy rice and buttery crescents make it super comforting, and it pairs well with simple side dishes.
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Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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Prepare a box of chicken Rice-a-Roni according to the package directions. Add cream of chicken soup and milk to the cooked rice and stir to combine. Spread the rice mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
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.In a large bowl, stir together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cream cheese, Italian dressing mix, softened butter, and ½ cup shredded cheese until smooth. Fold in the cooked rice. Spread the rice mixture into the prepared baking dish.
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In a separate bowl, stir together shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded colby jack cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Separate crescent rolls into 12 triangles. Top the large part of the crescent triangle with chicken mixture. Roll crescent rolls up and place them on top of the rice mixture.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
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Top the rolls with the remaining ¼ cup shredded cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Chicken Rice-A-Roni: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-chicken-rice-roni/
- You can use any flavor of condensed cream of soup in this recipe.
- I suggest using Unsalted Cream of Chicken & Mushroom Soups in this dish to control the sodium.
Calories: 899kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 94g | Saturated Fat: 36g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 38g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 895IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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