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Cheesy Southwest Chicken Muffin Tin Crescent Roll Bake for Two

Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Apr 17, 2023
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Put your trusty muffin tin to good use with this simple, flavorful southwest chicken crescent recipe. Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls become the perfect vehicle for cheesy chicken, fresh red onion and colorful tomato. Baked to golden brown perfection, these easy pinwheels are one meal you'll be making over and over!

Cheesy Southwest Chicken Muffin Tin Crescent Roll Bake for Two

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Ingredients 6
  • Servings 2
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Generously spray 4 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix chicken, tomato, onion and mayonnaise. Stir in 1/4 cup of the cheese.
  • Step 
    2
    On large cutting board, unroll dough and separate into two 6x4-inch rectangles. Place one rectangle next to the other to create an 8x6-inch rectangle; pinch together seams.
  • Step 
    3
    Spread chicken mixture evenly over dough, leaving about 1/2 inch uncovered on all sides. Starting with short side, roll up dough toward opposite edge; pinch seam to seal tightly.
  • Step 
    4
    Using sharp knife, cut roll into 4 equal slices; place cut side down in muffin cups. Top with remaining cheese.
  • Step 
    5
    Bake 16 to 20 minutes or until dough is deep golden brown and baked through. Cool 5 minutes in pan; remove from pan with metal spatula.

Nutrition

420 Calories
23g Total Fat
28g Protein
26g Total Carbohydrate
7g Sugars

Tips from the

Pillsbury Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Top with chopped fresh cilantro leaves for a fresh pop of green and even more southwest flavor.
  • tip 2
    Serve with additional spicy mayonnaise for dipping.
  • tip 3
    Can’t take the heat? Substitute aioli (garlicky mayonnaise) for the spicy mayonnaise.
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