Chicken Fajita Crescent Pinwheels Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Chicken Fajita Crescent Pinwheels are a delicious and easy appetizer or snack option. Made with tender chicken, bell peppers, and spices wrapped in flaky crescent dough, they are perfect for parties or game day.

This Chicken Fajita Crescent Pinwheels recipe is straightforward and requires minimal cooking, making it a great choice for a quick meal or gathering.

Easy Chicken Fajita Pinwheels

These pinwheels feature a flavorful mixture of seasoned chicken and colorful bell peppers rolled in crescent dough, baked until golden brown. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent dough
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
1/2 cup bell peppers, diced (red and green)
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional: sour cream or salsa for dipping

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced bell peppers, onion, taco seasoning, cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Roll Out the Dough: Unroll the crescent dough on a clean surface and press the seams together to form a rectangle.
Spread the Filling: Evenly spread the chicken mixture over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Roll and Slice: Starting from one end, carefully roll the dough into a log. Slice the log into 1-inch pinwheels.
Bake: Place the pinwheels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with sour cream or salsa if desired.