Cheesy Stuffing and Chicken Crescent Ring

An easy side or appetizer, this Chicken Crescent Ring uses just seven ingredients including stuffing mix and cream of chicken soup for simple assembly.

With only 7 ingredients and the convenience of using ready-made ingredients, this is a great easy weeknight dinner. It’s got holiday vibes with the savory stuffing and is a hearty entree that goes with nearly any vegetable side dish.

One of the best things about the Crescent Roll Chicken Ring is its versatility. You can use chicken or turkey as your protein and change up the cheese to whichever shredded blend you prefer. You can also use 2 packages of crescent rolls if you like more breading on the exterior.

If you prefer to make the ingredients from scratch, that’s a great option as well. I’ve noted homemade substitutions under “Tips and Variations” below. Crescent roll ring recipes are quite the hit at our house! Once you become a fan of this one, be sure to check out my Ham and Swiss Ring, Taco Ring, and French Onion Crescent Ring!

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

• Convenient Dinner: Chicken and stuffing casserole has just a few simple ingredients. You can use the convenient ready-made items or make the components from scratch.
• Satisfying and Filling: Loaded with protein and moderate carbs, it’s not just delicious but also incredibly filling and satisfying.
• Repurpose Leftover Win: It’s a great meal to use leftover cooked protein after holiday events.
• Feels Like the Holidays: The flavors of the stuffing combined with gravy and chicken (or turkey) gives you cozy, holiday vibes.

Ingredients

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• Pillsbury Crescent Rolls: Serves as the outer layer of the dish. It provides a flaky, buttery, and slightly crispy texture, creating a delicious contrast to the creamy filling inside.
• Pre-Seasoned Cooked Chicken: It adds protein, flavor, and texture. Cooked and seasoned chicken provides a savory and hearty element to the filling.
• Stuffing: Contributes texture, flavor, moisture absorption, filling satisfaction, and holiday flavor appeal.
• Chicken Broth: Adds moisture and a rich flavor.
• Swiss Cheese: Adds creaminess, richness, and a satisfying gooey texture to the filling. The cheese binds the chicken and other ingredients together.
• Cream of Chicken Soup: A convenient ingredient that adds creaminess, flavor, and moisture.
• Milk: Adds moisture and creates a nice texture for the outside layer of the ring.

Tools You’ll Need

• 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet or 13”x9” Baking Dish
• Whisk (or Fork)
• Large Scoop (or Spoon)
• Small Mixing Bowl
• Measuring Cups and Spoons

How to make Cheesy Stuffing and Chicken Ring

1. Grease a large skillet or 13”x9” baking dish. Unroll dough and separate into 8 triangles. Arrange the crescent rolls in a circle, short side in the middle/pointed ends out, slightly overlapping. 

2. With a small rolling pin or fingertips, flatten the center of dough about 3” wide. 

3. For the filling, in a large bowl, mix together chicken, stuffing, cheese and broth. 

4. Once combined, scoop the filling evenly onto the flattened base. Bring the points of the dough to the center of the ring and tuck under. 

5. In a small bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup and milk. Once combined, pour around and in the center of the chicken ring. 

6. Bake in preheated 375°F oven for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.  See “Tips and Variations” for baking adjustments if using 2 cans of rolls.

Tips and Variations

• Stretching the Volume: You can also use 2 cans of Pillsbury Crescent Roll Dough in this crescent roll ring if you’re feeding more folks or want more breading on the exterior. Simply place the rolls more closely together in the center before flattening the base. Make sure to flatten well so that the dough cooks properly underneath. The flattened area should nearly cover the entire base of the pan. Bake an additional 4-6 minutes if needed.
• Fresh Versus Pre-Seasoned Chicken: Seasoned rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken saves time. It’s flavorful and shreds easily for the filling. However, you can use fresh cooked chicken as well. Just ensure you season it. You might consider seasoning with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and/or poultry seasoning. You can also season up well-drained canned chicken.
• Different Proteins: You can substitute chicken with cooked turkey. Add/adjust seasonings accordingly.
• Homemade Stuffing: If you don’t have store-bought Stove-Top in your area or prefer homemade, you can make it from scratch:
  • 6 cups cubed day stale bread, 2 tablespoons dried parsley, 1/3 cup dried minced onion, 1/3 cup dried celery flakes, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried flaky sage, 1 teaspoon dried flaky oregano, 1 teaspoon salt
• Cheese Varieties: Swiss is our favorite with this dish, but you can experiment with different cheese types such as cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack.
• Crescent Roll Alternatives: If you prefer, you can use puff pastry instead of crescent rolls. Puff pastry gives the dish a flakier texture. You can also make crescent rolls from scratch!
• Soup Variations: Regular, low-sodium, no sodium broth can all be used in this dish. If you don’t like using cream of chicken soup from a can, here is how you can make it from scratch:
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in ⅓ cup all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in ⅓ cup milk and ⅓ cup chicken broth until well combined. Season with ¼ teaspoon onion powder and salt and pepper to taste. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened and creamy.

What to serve with a Chicken Crescent Roll Ring

This chicken crescent ring is hearty and pairs perfectly with many vegetable side dishes. I would recommend a green vegetable as it looks pretty along with it as well as being a yummy combination. Gremolata Asparagus or Crispy Green Beans are a couple go-to sides. It’s also excellent with sliced tomatoes, steamed broccoli, or a simple side salad.

Storage and Freezing

Refrigeration: If you have leftovers, let the ring cool to room temperature and then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 2-3 days.

Freezing: While fresh is best with this dish, you can freeze it. Wrap the entire cooled ring or individual portions tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. Alternatively, you can use a freezer-safe airtight container. The ring can be frozen for up to 2-3 months. After this period, the quality may begin to deteriorate.

Reheating: If frozen, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Cover the ring with foil to prevent excessive browning and place it in the oven. Heat for about 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Serve with additional, fresh-made gravy if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

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