Description
Garlic butter chicken bacon pinwheels pack a flavor punch that’ll make your taste buds dance with pure delight. Crispy bacon, tender chicken, and melted cheese roll together into a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer that disappears faster than you can slice them.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup crispy bacon
- 8 oz cream cheese
Complementary Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) with a rack positioned in the center for even baking.
- Mix 2 cups shredded chicken, 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, 1 cup crumbled bacon, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Spread the crescent roll dough on a floured surface and press seams together to create a solid rectangular sheet.
- Evenly spread the chicken mixture across the dough, leaving a half-inch border around the edges for easier rolling.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side, creating a compact log of filling and pastry.
- Slice the log into 12 equal pinwheels using a sharp knife with a gentle sawing motion.
- Arrange pinwheels cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
- Brush the tops with a beaten egg to help achieve a golden, glossy surface.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes at 375°F until the pinwheels turn a deep golden brown and the cheese melts completely.
- Rest the pinwheels for 5 minutes before serving to let the filling set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Swap crescent roll dough for puff pastry or gluten-free alternatives if managing dietary restrictions.
- Prepare filling ahead of time and refrigerate to help ingredients meld and enhance overall flavor profile.
- When rolling dough, use gentle but firm pressure to create tight, compact pinwheels that hold their shape during baking.
- For a lighter version, replace cream cheese with Greek yogurt and use turkey bacon instead of regular bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg