Crown Chicken

4 servings Prep: 10 m Cook: 50 m Total: 1 h Intermediate
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This Crown Chicken wraps seasoned chicken breast, cream of chicken soup, and Mexican cheese in a sunflower-shaped crescent roll crust—quick, impressive, and perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks when you need something that looks fancy but comes together fast.

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 2 packages crescent rolls
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican Cheese
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp black or red pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Cut up the chicken into small pieces. Brown in a small pot on top of the stove, about 8-10 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink.
  2. Add soup, cheese, chili powder, cumin and pepper. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange crescents in a circle on a large baking pan, overlapping the ends to make it look like a sunflower, and press down so it lies flat, and leaving the ends hanging over the side. Pour the chicken/soup filling over top. Bring the ends up and over to the center of the circle, tucking the ends in the center.
  4. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes or until crescent rolls are golden brown.

Common Problems and Solutions

Q: Why are my crescent rolls soggy?

A: Make sure to brown the chicken completely and let the filling mixture simmer for the full 20 minutes to cook off excess liquid before assembling. The filling should be thick, not watery.

Q: Can I prepare this ahead of time?

A: You can prepare the chicken filling in advance and refrigerate it, but don't assemble the crescent roll ring until you're ready to bake. The dough will get soggy if it sits with the filling too long.

Q: How do I keep the "crown" shape?

A: Make sure to overlap the crescent triangles well and press the seams together firmly. Don't overfill—leave about an inch of dough on each side of the filling so you can tuck and seal the ends properly.

Tips and Techniques

For a prettier presentation, brush the crescent roll dough with a beaten egg before baking to get a golden, glossy finish. You can also sprinkle sesame seeds or extra cheese on top for added texture and flavor.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Mexican cheese: Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or Cheddar cheese
  • cream of chicken soup: cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery soup
  • chicken breasts: rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken
  • crescent rolls: puff pastry sheet

Equipment Needed

  • large skillet or pot for browning chicken
  • large baking sheet or pizza pan
  • sharp knife and cutting board