Easy Chicken Enchilada Crescent Bake
Get dinner on the table in no time with this Easy Chicken Enchilada Crescent Bake—a comfort food favorite that combines the bold flavors of enchiladas with the buttery flakiness of crescent rolls. This recipe features tender shredded chicken tossed in zesty red enchilada sauce, wrapped in pillowy crescent roll dough, and baked under a gooey layer of shredded Mexican blend cheese. Topped with fresh cilantro and green onions, and optionally served with a dollop of sour cream, this dish delivers a Tex-Mex-inspired experience in just 35 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s a quick, family-friendly meal that’s sure to become a household classic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked, shredded chicken
- 1.5 cups Red enchilada sauce
- 2 cups Shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 8 ounces Refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a light layer of oil.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with 1 cup of enchilada sauce. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
Unroll the crescent roll dough on a flat surface. Separate it into triangles as marked. Place 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the wide end of each triangle, then roll them up gently, starting from the wide end and rolling towards the narrow tip.
Arrange the rolled crescent dough in the prepared baking dish, leaving a small gap between each roll if possible.
Pour the remaining 0.5 cup of enchilada sauce over the top of the crescent rolls. Be sure to spread it evenly so each roll is coated.
Sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend cheese evenly over the top of the dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and allow the bake to cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.
Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2859 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.5 g | 190% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.2 g | 366% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 685 mg | 228% | |
| Sodium | 7342 mg | 319% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.0 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.6 g | ||
| Protein | 223.4 g | 447% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1844 mg | 142% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 1676 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
