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Colorful and crispy crack chicken pinwheels arranged on a white plate, showcasing golden-brown flaky pastry with a creamy chicken filling, garnished with chopped herbs, styled on a rustic wooden table with soft natural lighting.

Easy Crack Chicken Pinwheels for the Perfect Football Appetizer

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A quick and savory appetizer featuring flaky pastry filled with seasoned chicken and melted cheese, baked to golden perfection.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pinwheels

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (8 oz) refrigerated crescent dough
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, ranch seasoning, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Unroll crescent dough and pat into a rectangle. Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the dough.
  4. Roll up tightly into a log, then cut into 8 equal slices.
  5. Place pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet, cut side up, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add cooked bacon or chopped jalapeΓ±os to the filling.
  • Serve hot with dipping sauces like ranch or spicy sriracha mayo.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Other

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (about 1/8 of recipe)
  • Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 460 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg
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