Transform Chicken Alfredo Into A Cozy Casserole With This Canned Ingredient

Casseroles are a comforting, one-pan solution for the never-ending quandary of "What's for dinner?" But if you're tired of the predictable tuna noodle casserole and its popular counterparts, you have to try this twist on creamy chicken Alfredo casserole. It hits the spot thanks to one key canned ingredient: crescent rolls.

Crescent rolls work well on top of a casserole because they bake quickly in under 20 minutes. Layer them on top of your casserole as the last step in assembly. The flaky, buttery crescent rolls form a beautiful crust that elevates a boring casserole into something special. 

The result is a creamy, cheesy chicken dish with flaky bits of crescent rolls in every bite. Although it tastes decadent, it still has wholesome nutrition thanks to the vegetables and chicken. The best part of this crescent roll hack is that you can use it on top of any of your favorite casseroles, and it works with any variety of canned crescent rolls.

Along with canned crescent rolls, this creamy chicken alfredo casserole comes together in under an hour thanks to clever shortcuts like jarred Alfredo sauce and precooked chicken. For the vegetables, you can use a blend of corn, peas, and carrots, or broccoli or cauliflower (but avoid these high-moisture veggies). Cover the casserole dish and bake for about 45 minutes until the rice is cooked.

Then you will remove it from the oven and lay your crescent roll dough on top. Instead of shaping them into crescents, slice them into 1-inch circles (or use crescent rounds instead of crescent rolls). Pop the casserole back in the oven for about 15 minutes until the crescent rolls are baked.

For extra decadence, glaze the top of the casserole with softened butter after it's done cooking. A dusting of garlic salt or freshly grated Parmesan will add flavor and richness. For brightness, you can sprinkle herbs like chopped parsley or basil over the top as well. As creators like @fridasofiaeats demonstrate on YouTube, a recipe like this can come together in one pan for a flawless dinner.