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BBQ Chicken Pinwheels Recipe Card

These BBQ Chicken Pinwheels are cheesy, crispy, and packed with smoky BBQ flavor. Perfect for parties, game days, or a quick and easy snack, they come together in minutes using simple ingredients like rotisserie chicken, crescent roll dough, and melty cheese. A true crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 pinwheels

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or Mexican blend
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped , optional
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Ranch or extra BBQ sauce for dipping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat and Prep - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix the Filling - In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until well coated.
  • Roll Out the Dough - Unroll crescent roll dough into a rectangle, pinching seams together if needed.
  • Add the Toppings - Spread BBQ chicken mixture evenly over the dough, then sprinkle with cheese.
  • Roll and Slice - Roll the dough tightly from the long side, then slice into 1-inch pinwheels.
  • Bake - Place pinwheels on the baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
  • Serve and Enjoy - Let cool slightly, then serve with ranch or extra BBQ sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Add crispy fried onions for extra texture.
  • Swap BBQ sauce for buffalo sauce, pesto, or Alfredo.
  • Use pizza dough or puff pastry instead of crescent dough for a different texture.
  • Make ahead: Refrigerate unbaked pinwheels for up to 24 hours, or freeze baked ones and reheat at 350°F for 10 minutes.