This Chicken Alfredo Crescent Bake is a cozy, family-friendly twist on classic comfort food. Buttery crescent roll dough surrounds a creamy chicken and broccoli Alfredo filling, creating an easy Alfredo bake with a golden crust and a warm, cheesy center. If you love chicken Alfredo but want something a little different, this crescent bake is a fun way to serve familiar flavors.

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Crescent Bake

This recipe combines tender chicken, broccoli, Alfredo sauce, cheese, and refrigerated crescent dough in one satisfying dish. The dough makes the chicken and broccoli Alfredo easy to portion, while the creamy filling keeps every bite rich and comforting. Serve this alfredo bake for a weeknight dinner, a casual gathering, or a cozy weekend meal.

Crescent rolls can transform familiar dishes into easy, creative meals. The recipes below offer more inspiration for using crescent rolls or crescent roll sheets for breakfast, dinner, and individual portions.

Crescent Roll Recipes

This Breakfast Crescent Roll Up is scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and cheese all rolled up in crescent dough, then baked. I made something similar with my Bacon Cheeseburger Roll Up. Only, it’s for dinner. This is for breakfast.

Sausage Breakfast Crescents

What should I fix for breakfast? Sausage Breakfast Crescents – sausage, egg, and cheese roll ups with crescent rolls. Heat n Go!

Individual Chicken Pot Pies

Individual Chicken Pot Pies made with crescent rolls as the crust. The filling is hearty and full of creamy goodness. Bonus…you get your own pot pie all to yourself!!

Here are a couple more ideas to get those creative juices flowing. Use them as inspiration for your own crescent bake by tucking a favorite savory filling between layers of crescent dough.

Philly Cheesesteak Roll

Turkey and Mozzarella Roll Ups

Tips and Tricks for the Best Crescent Bake

• Cook the filling first. Use fully cooked chicken and tender-crisp broccoli so the center heats evenly.
• Keep the filling thick. Too much Alfredo sauce can make the crescent dough soggy. Add enough sauce to coat the chicken and broccoli without leaving a puddle.
• Cool before assembling. Let a hot filling rest for a few minutes. Very hot sauce can soften the dough and make it harder to handle.
• Seal the seams. Pinch crescent dough seams together before adding the filling, especially when using individual triangles instead of a crescent sheet.
• Watch the crust. Bake until the top is deep golden brown and the center is hot. If the crust browns too quickly, loosely cover the top with foil.
• Rest before slicing. Give the alfredo bake 5 to 10 minutes to set so the filling stays inside each serving.

Easy Variations

Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut, or substitute leftover roasted chicken. Fresh or frozen broccoli both work; thaw frozen broccoli and pat it dry first. For extra flavor, stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, Parmesan, mozzarella, or a pinch of red pepper flakes. Mushrooms, spinach, or peas can also be added, but cook watery vegetables first so the crescent bake stays crisp.

Fun Facts

• Alfredo sauce is named after Alfredo di Lelio, a Roman restaurateur associated with a simple pasta dish made with butter and Parmesan.
• American-style chicken Alfredo often includes cream and additional cheese, making it thicker than the original preparation.
• Crescent dough is useful beyond dinner rolls: it can become a crust, wrap, pocket, or topping for sweet and savory recipes.
• Broccoli adds color and texture that balance the rich, creamy filling in this chicken and broccoli Alfredo.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the Chicken Alfredo Crescent Bake with a crisp green salad, roasted vegetables, green beans, or a simple tomato salad. Garlic bread is delicious for a hearty meal, while fruit or lightly dressed greens keep the plate fresh. For entertaining, cut the bake into smaller squares and offer warm marinara or extra Alfredo sauce on the side for dipping.

A light garnish of chopped parsley, cracked black pepper, or grated Parmesan makes the finished dish look special. Let guests know the filling will be hot when the crescent bake first comes out of the oven.

Storage and Reheating

Cool leftovers, place them in an airtight container, and refrigerate promptly. For the best quality, enjoy the leftovers within 3 to 4 days. Reheat individual portions in an oven or toaster oven until hot to help the crust crisp again. A microwave works for convenience, although the dough may become softer.

To freeze, wrap cooled portions well and place them in a freezer-safe container. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Because creamy sauces can change texture after freezing, freshly baked portions will usually have the smoothest filling and crispest crust.

More Crescent Roll Recipe Ideas

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• Frying Pan
• 8×8 Baking Dish
• Cutting Boards
• Knives

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Chicken Alfredo Crescent Bake

Chicken, Alfredo sauce, broccoli, Parmesan cheese, and some seasoning between crescent dough.

Course Main, Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword alfredo bake, chicken and broccoli alfredo, chicken crescent bake

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 18 minutes minutes

Cool 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 48 minutes minutes

Servings 4 Servings

Calories 420kcal

Equipment

• Frying Pan
• 8×8 baking dish or 8×8 cake pan

Ingredients

• 1 Can Crescent Rolls, Refrigerated
• 2 Chicken Breasts, Boneless
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Cups Broccoli
• 1 Jar (15 oz) Alfredo Sauce
• 1 Tbsp Basil
• 1 Tsp Salt
• 1 Tsp Onion Powder May sub Garlic Powder
• 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese, Shredded
• 2 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese, Grated
• 1 Tsp Parsley

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°. Spray 8×8 baking dish with cooking spray.
• Cut chicken breasts into small chunks. Place in skillet with olive oil on medium high heat. Season with onion (or garlic) powder, basil and salt. Cook until chicken is done.
  
• While the chicken is cooking. Steam your broccoli.
• Unroll crescents. Separate into half. Place half of it on the bottom of the dish.
  
• Pour the chicken on top of the crescent rolls.
  
• Add the broccoli.
  
• Add the Alfredo sauce.
  
• Add the shredded Parmesan.
  
• Place the other half of the crescent rolls on top.
  
• Sprinkle with the grated Parmesan and parsley.
  
• Bake for 18 minutes or until the top starts to brown.
  

Notes

ITEMS/INGREDIENTS USED IN RECIPE – If you are interested in any of the items I may have used (or are similar to the items I used) in making this recipe, I have listed all or some of them above within the post.  NOTE:  These links are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from the sale of certain item. This does not affect your price, it remains the same.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1546mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 544IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 348mg | Iron: 1mg