Description
Mini Chicken Fajita Crescent Rolls are bite-sized savory treats filled with tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, onions, and melted cheese, wrapped in flaky crescent dough. Perfect for lunchboxes, appetizers, or quick family dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
1/4 cup sour cream (for serving)
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Salsa (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add red and green bell peppers and onions. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until softened.
- Add Chicken and Seasoning: Stir in shredded chicken and fajita seasoning. Cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Roll the Crescents: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles. Place 1-2 tablespoons of chicken fajita mixture on the wider end of each triangle. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Shape the Rolls: Roll the crescent dough from the wide end, pinching the edges to seal. Place rolls on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky.
- Serve: Serve warm with sour cream, cilantro, and optional salsa for dipping.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with black beans, sautéed mushrooms, or roasted vegetables.
For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeños to the filling mixture.
Use different cheeses like Monterey Jack or pepper jack for a new twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg