Best 7 Chicken Pesto Pinwheels Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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In the culinary world, there exists a dish that tantalizes taste buds and captivates hearts - the chicken pesto pinwheels recipe by Tasty. A delightful appetizer, main course, or party snack, these pinwheels burst with a symphony of flavors and textures that leave you craving more. Tender chicken, aromatic pesto, and a crispy outer layer come together in perfect harmony, making chicken pesto pinwheels an absolute delight. With its ease of preparation and impressive presentation, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen repertoire. Join us as we delve into the world of chicken pesto pinwheels, uncovering the secrets behind their irresistible charm and guiding you through the steps to create this culinary masterpiece.

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PESTO PINWHEELS



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Make and share this Pesto Pinwheels recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Terri F.

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 16 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1/3 cup prepared pesto sauce
1/4 cup roasted red bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350F degrees.
  • Unroll dough into 2 rectangles.
  • Firmly press on perforations to seal them.
  • Spread rectangles with pesto to within 1/4 inch of edges, then sprinkle on bell peppers.
  • Starting at short side, roll up each rectangle of dough, pinching edges to seal.
  • Cut each roll into 8 slices.
  • Place slices, cut side down, on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.3, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 7.1, Sodium 65.3, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.7, Protein 1.4

PESTO CHICKEN BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Pesto Chicken Bake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breasts, salt, pepper, basil pesto, roma tomato, mozzarella cheese

Provided by Robert Broadfoot

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 chicken breasts
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons basil pesto
1 roma tomato, sliced
1 cup mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • Place chicken breast in a baking dish. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Spread pesto on each chicken breast.
  • Layer tomatoes on top of the chicken.
  • Top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 40 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 1 gram

PARTY PESTO PINWHEELS



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I took a couple of my favorite recipes and combined them into these delicious hors d'oeuvres. The colorful and impressive snacks come together easily with refrigerated crescent roll dough, prepared pesto sauce and a jar of roasted red peppers. -Kathleen Farrell, Rochester, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 20 pinwheels.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1/3 cup prepared pesto sauce
1/4 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup pizza sauce, warmed

Steps:

  • Unroll crescent dough into two long rectangles; seal seams and perforations. Spread each with pesto; sprinkle with red peppers and cheese. , Roll each up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. With a sharp knife, cut each roll into 10 slices. Place cut side down 2 in. apart on two ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 400° until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Serve warm with pizza sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PESTO PINWHEELS



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Treat your guests with these delicious pinwheels made with pastry and basil that are ready in 30 minutes - perfect to serve as appetizers for Christmas.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 package (17 1/4 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 cup pesto
1 egg, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°. Roll each sheet of puff pastry on very lightly floured surface into rectangle, 14x10 inches.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of the pesto evenly over each rectangle to within 1/2 inch of long sides. Starting at 10-inch side, loosely fold pastry into roll; brush edge of roll with egg, then pinch into roll to seal.
  • Cut each roll into 1/2-inch slices, using sharp knife. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 80 mg

PESTO PUFF PASTRY PINWHEEL



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With three main ingredients you can make this gorgeous giant puff pastry pinwheel in no time. Pesto and ricotta fill layers of puff pastry that are cut and twisted into a pinwheel which begs to be pulled apart!

Provided by Magda

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 sheets puff pastry
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
8 ½ ounces ricotta cheese
8 ½ ounces pesto

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and dust lightly with flour.
  • Lay puff pastry on a flat work surface; cut a 12-inch circle from each sheet. Transfer 1 circle to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Spread ricotta evenly over the pastry circle. Top with an even layer of pesto. Lay the second pastry circle on top. Set a small glass upside down in the middle of the circle.
  • Cut the circle, away from the glass, into 4 equal quarters. Cut each quarter in half, then each eighth in half, to make 16 equal strips. Remove glass. Twist strips twice, two at a time, in the opposite direction. Pinch ends together. Repeat with remaining strips to make a pinwheel shape.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is browned, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 19.6 mg, Fat 39.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 431.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

CHICKEN-PROSCIUTTO PINWHEELS IN WINE SAUCE



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We host a large group for holiday meals, and these pinwheels always go over well alongside the regular dishes. I often double this recipe and use two 13x9-in. pans. -Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
6 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham
6 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup Italian-style panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups Madeira wine

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness; layer with prosciutto and mozzarella. Roll up chicken from a short side; secure with toothpicks., Place eggs and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in eggs, then roll in crumbs to coat. Cut each chicken breast crosswise into 3 slices; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, cut side down. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove chicken from refrigerator; uncover and let stand while oven heats. In a small saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add shallot and garlic; cook and stir until tender, 1-2 minutes. Add wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1-1/2 cups. Pour over chicken., Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 165°, 30-35 minutes. Discard toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581 calories, Fat 30g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 227mg cholesterol, Sodium 827mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 48g protein.

CHICKEN PESTO PINWHEELS RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken Pesto Pinwheels Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: puff pastry, pesto sauce, chicken, shredded parmesan cheese, kosher salt, eggs, fresh parsley

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 sheets puff pastry, thawed if frozen
⅔ cup pesto sauce
8 oz chicken, cooked, shredded
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
kosher salt, to taste
2 eggs, beaten
fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface to a 9x12-inch (23x30 cm) rectangles.
  • Spread the pesto sauce over the sheets using a spatula or spoon. Top with the shredded chicken, Parmesan, and salt.
  • Starting from a short end, carefully roll up the puff pastry to form logs.
  • Slice the logs into ½-inch (1 cm) rounds and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing 1 inch (2 cm) apart. Brush with egg wash.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley, then serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 0 grams

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh basil pesto. You can make your own or buy it from the store.
  • If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle or even a glass to roll out the dough.
  • Be careful not to overfill the pinwheels, or they will be difficult to roll up.
  • Bake the pinwheels until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the pinwheels warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Chicken pesto pinwheels are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be made ahead of time. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty and impressive dish that everyone will love.

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