Chicken Parmesan Pinwheels
These Chicken Parmesan Pinwheels are a delicious way to enjoy those beloved Italian flavors without a lot of effort. Festive enough for a Christmas appetizer and easy enough for a weeknight dinner.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 can Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dough sheet or pizza dough
- 1 ½ cups shredded chicken 1 large chicken breast
- 1 cup Marinara
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced basil or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line 1 large baking sheet with foil and spray with lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, stir together chicken, marinara and Italian seasoning
- Spread the refrigerated dough out on a large, flat surface and form into a rectangle shape, pressing together any seams. Spread the mixture evenly over the dough. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese and ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Roll into a log starting with the longer side. For best results, refrigerate the log for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- When ready to bake, slice the log into 1 inch pieces and arrange on the prepared baking sheet, cut side up. Top each pinwheel equally with the remaining shredded Mozzarella.
- Bake at 375 for 15-17 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh minced parsley or basil.
Notes
Chilling before baking is essential here so the pinwheels hold their shape.
Nutrition
Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 618mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 349IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 1mg
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