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Vibrant golden-brown crack chicken pinwheels with melted cheese oozing from the flaky pastry, garnished with chopped green onions, arranged on a rustic wooden platter, with a crispy edge and creamy filling visible, styled for an inviting and casual presentation.

Easy Crack Chicken Pinwheels

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Creamy, cheesy crack chicken pinwheels rolled in flaky pastry and baked to golden perfection.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 20 pinwheels

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix cooked chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and buffalo sauce in a bowl.
  3. Roll out puff pastry sheet on a floured surface.
  4. Spread chicken mixture evenly over the pastry.
  5. Roll the pastry tightly into a log and slice into 1-inch pinwheels.
  6. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Brush with beaten egg for a golden finish.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

  • You can prepare the filling a day ahead for quick assembly.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (with gluten-free puff pastry)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
  • Calories: 115 Kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg