Gluten-Free BBQ Chicken Crescent Roll Pinwheels
These savory pinwheels combine tender BBQ chicken, creamy cheese filling, and fresh cilantro rolled in flaky crescent dough. The cream cheese and BBQ sauce create a rich base while red onion adds a subtle bite. Perfect for game day parties, potlucks, or casual family dinners. The spiral presentation makes an impressive appetizer that's surprisingly simple to prepare.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 6 tablespoons BBQ sauce, divided
- 2 cups cooked chicken, finely chopped
- 1 8-ounce tube Pillsbury Crescent Seamless Dough Sheet
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese, shreddedcheddar cheese1:1flavoradds dairy
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 2
Stir together cream cheese and 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce in a small bowl
- 3
Mix remaining BBQ sauce with chicken in another bowl
- 4
Unroll crescent dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet
- 5
Spread cream cheese mixture evenly across dough
- 6
Scatter chicken evenly over dough and sprinkle with red onion and cilantro
- 7
Sprinkle with shredded cheese
- 8
Roll up dough starting from a long end
- 9
Cut into 12 pieces and arrange cut side up on baking sheet
- 10
Bake for about 18 minutes until golden
- 11
Serve with additional BBQ sauce
Tips
Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for easier mixing with BBQ sauce
Use rotisserie chicken for quick preparation or leftover grilled chicken for extra flavor
Cut with a sharp knife in a sawing motion to keep the pinwheels intact
Good to Know
Refrigerate up to 3 days covered. Reheat in 350F oven for 5-7 minutes.
Assemble and refrigerate up to 4 hours before baking. Add 2-3 minutes to bake time if cold.
Serve warm with extra BBQ sauce for dipping. Best within 2 hours of baking.
Common Mistakes
Don't overfill with chicken to avoid messy rolling
Use gentle pressure when rolling to prevent tearing the dough
Substitutions
FAQ
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes, assemble and refrigerate up to 4 hours before baking. Add a few extra minutes to the baking time if starting from cold.
What if I don't have seamless crescent dough?
Regular crescent rolls work fine. Just pinch the seams together before adding the filling to create one sheet.
How long do leftovers keep?
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350F oven for 5-7 minutes to restore crispness.