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Colorful chicken crack pinwheels arranged on a white serving platter, showcasing golden crispy layers filled with creamy cheese and shredded chicken, garnished with chopped herbs. The pinwheels are sliced to reveal tender, cheesy interiors with crispy edges, styled for a casual appetizer presentation, with a blurred background highlighting a cozy football game setting.

Easy Crack Chicken Pinwheels for Football Fridays

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Tender shredded chicken mixed with creamy cheese and seasonings, rolled into puff pastry and sliced into pinwheels.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 pinwheels

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 packet (about 15 oz) refrigerated crescent dough or puff pastry
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Roll out pastry dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle.
  4. Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the dough, then roll tightly into a log.
  5. Slice the roll into 1-inch thick pinwheels and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crispy. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add chopped cooked bacon or green onions.
  • Best enjoyed warm, but can be reheated in the oven.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (with gluten-free pastry)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
  • Calories: 150 Kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg
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