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Creamy Chicken Sausage Pinwheels Recipe

Creamy Chicken Sausage Pinwheels Recipe

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5 from 8 reviews

Savory bites of chicken sausage, cream cheese, and diced tomatoes wrapped in flaky crescent dough—a perfect snack, appetizer, or easy dinner idea.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 16-20 pinwheels

Ingredients

Chicken Sausage Mix:

  • 1 lb plain chicken sausage, cooked and crumbled
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (10 oz) can Rotel, drained
  • 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped (optional)
  • 12 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped (optional)

Crescent Roll Dough:

  • 2 tubes crescent roll dough, triangles halved lengthwise

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Filling: Combine cooked chicken sausage, cream cheese, drained Rotel, and herbs if using.
  3. Prepare Dough: Cut crescent roll triangles in half lengthwise. Spoon filling onto each triangle and roll up, placing seam-side down.
  4. Bake: Bake for 15 minutes or until golden and heated through.
  5. Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

  • Dry fill to prevent soggy dough.
  • Chill before baking for a tighter roll.
  • Serve with ranch, salsa, or guac for dipping.
  • Author: Martha
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer / Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American comfort
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 360mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg