Description
Crack Chicken Pinwheels are delicious, creamy, and savory bite-sized appetizers combining tender shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, and smoky bacon wrapped in soft crescent roll dough. Perfect for game day or casual gatherings, they are quick to make and loved by all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or leftover)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Dough & Seasoning
- 1 package crescent roll dough (or gluten-free crescent dough for gluten-free option)
- Butter for brushing (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine cooked shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, bacon bits, chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well blended and creamy.
- Roll Out the Crescent Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a flat surface and gently press the seams together to form one large sheet, creating a perfect base for the filling.
- Spread the Filling: Evenly spread the crack chicken mixture over the dough, ensuring each bite will have plenty of filling.
- Roll and Slice: Carefully roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log. Slice the roll into 1-inch thick pinwheels. Arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing slightly for even cooking.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Optionally brush pinwheels with butter for a golden crust. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add moisture.
- Don’t overfill the dough to prevent bursting during baking.
- Chill assembled pinwheels for 10 minutes before baking to maintain shape.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Brushing with butter before baking adds a flaky, golden crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: crack chicken pinwheels, game day snacks, savory appetizers, cheesy pinwheels, bacon chicken appetizers, gluten-free appetizers
