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Chicken and Broccoli Pinwheels

Savory pinwheels filled with broccoli, shredded chicken, and cream cheese make an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 tube crescent dinner rolls dough
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
  • 1/2 cup French's French Fried Onions, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Place broccoli florets in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped; if you don’t have a food processor, finely chop the broccoli by hand.
  • Unroll the crescent dough onto a work surface and press perforations and seams to seal into one large rectangle.
  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave the cream cheese on High for 30 seconds, then stir in the garlic powder until smooth.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture over the dough, leaving a 1/4-inch border along one long side.
  • Evenly sprinkle the chopped broccoli over the cream cheese, then evenly distribute the shredded chicken on top.
  • Place a sheet of waxed paper over the filling and gently press to compress the filling into the dough.
  • Starting from the long side opposite the 1/4-inch clean border, tightly roll the dough into a log and pinch the seam to seal.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 8 equal slices and place each pinwheel cut side down in an ungreased 8- or 9-inch round pan.
  • In a small bowl, toss the coarsely chopped French fried onions with the melted butter until lightly coated; sprinkle the mixture over the tops of the pinwheels.
  • Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the pinwheels are light golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and serve warm.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food processor or knife
  • 8- or 9-inch round pan
  • small microwave-safe bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Sharp Knife
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Notes

  • For a finer broccoli texture, use a food processor.
  • Warm the cream cheese to make it easier to spread.
  • Pressing the filling helps prevent pinwheels from unrolling.
  • Place pinwheels cut side down to keep filling intact while baking.
  • Use cooked, cooled chicken for best results.