Chicken Roll-Ups and Rice – Creamy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious! This dish is made with tender chicken, cream cheese, cheese, milk, crescent rolls, cream of chicken soup, and Rice-A-Roni, all baked to bubbly perfection. An easy dinner recipe the whole family will love!
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Chicken Roll Ups over Rice-a-Roni
This recipe combines two of our all-time favorite recipes in one dish – Chicken Roll Ups and Chicken Rice-A-Roni Casserole. Both are delicious on their own, but together in one pan? OMG- so YUM! You must give this recipe a try ASAP. It is a guaranteed hit!
How to Make Chicken Roll-Ups and Rice
This chicken casserole is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Prepare a box of chicken Rice-a-Roni according to the package directions. Add cream of chicken soup and milk to the cooked rice and stir to combine. Spread the rice mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Stir together shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Separate crescent rolls into 12 triangles. Top the large part of the crescent triangle with the chicken mixture. Roll crescent rolls up and place on top of the rice mixture.
Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown. Top the rolls with some extra shredded cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- I use rotisserie chicken in this recipe. You can substitute any cooked chopped chicken you have on hand – chicken breast, chicken thighs, or chicken tenderloins.
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Chicken Rice-A-Roni: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-chicken-rice-roni/
- You can use any flavor of condensed cream of soup in this recipe.
- I suggest using Unsalted Cream of Chicken & Mushroom Soups in this dish to control the sodium.
- Can I make Chicken Roll Ups and Rice ahead of time? Yes. You can assemble the casserole and store it covered in the refrigerator overnight before baking.
- Can I freeze Chicken Roll Ups and Rice? Yes. Bake the casserole and cool to room temperature. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and store in the freezer for up to four months.
- Thaw and reheat in the microwave or cover with foil and bake in the oven until warm.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
What to Serve with Chicken Rolls and Rice
This casserole has quickly earned a spot in our dinner rotation. I’ve made this at least three times this past month. We absolutely love it! This is a hearty and satisfying meal, but adding the right sides can elevate your plate even more.
- A crisp side salad with fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, and a light vinaigrette adds a refreshing balance to the richness of the chicken and rice.
- Steamed or roasted vegetables like broccoli, carrots, or asparagus are also excellent choices to bring in some color and crunch.
- If you’re craving something extra comforting, try a side of garlic bread or fluffy dinner rolls to soak up any sauce.
- For a touch of sweetness, a fruit salad or roasted sweet potatoes can round out the flavors beautifully, making your meal feel complete.
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Chicken Roll-Ups and Rice
Yield: 6 people
Chicken Roll-Ups and Rice – Creamy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious! These Chicken Roll Ups and Rice are made with tender chicken, cream cheese, cheese, milk, crescent rolls, cream of chicken soup, and Rice-A-Roni, all baked to bubbly perfection. An easy dinner recipe the whole family will love!
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Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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Prepare a box of chicken Rice-a-Roni according to the package directions. Add cream of chicken soup and milk to the cooked rice and stir to combine. Spread the rice mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
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Stir together shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Separate crescent rolls into 12 triangles. Top the large part of the crescent triangle with chicken mixture. Roll crescent rolls up and place them on top of the rice mixture.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. Top the rolls with some extra shredded cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- I use rotisserie chicken in this recipe. You can substitute any cooked chopped chicken you have on hand – chicken breast, chicken thighs, or chicken tenderloins.
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Chicken Rice-A-Roni:
- You can use any flavor of condensed cream of soup in this recipe.
- I suggest using Unsalted Cream of Chicken & Mushroom Soups in this dish to control the sodium.
- Can I make Chicken Roll Ups and Rice ahead of time? Yes. You can assemble the casserole and store it covered in the refrigerator overnight before baking.
- Can I freeze Chicken Roll Ups and Rice? Yes. Bake the casserole and cool to room temperature. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and store in the freezer for up to four months.
- Thaw and reheat in the microwave or cover with foil and bake in the oven until warm.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Steph
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