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A spicy chicken roll makes a great main dish. Use store-bought chicken to have dinner on the table even faster.
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Spicy chicken roll

A spicy chicken roll blends your favorite hot peppers, cheese, and green chiles into a crispy puff pastry shell for an easy main dish.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 409kcal
Author Rachel Ballard

Ingredients

  • 1 in package frozen puff pastry thawed the fridge and kept cold
  • 3 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts or 2 of shredded pre-cooked chicken
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon salt-free southwest seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ounces small can diced green chiles (about 4-6 and they aren't hot)
  • 1/2 jalapeño pepper finely diced, ribs and seeds removed for less heat
  • 1 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400.
  • Season the chicken breasts (if you are cooking them yourself or see note below) with a sprinkle of salt and pepper and coat each one generously in the southwest seasoning.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter and oil together over medium-high heat about 4 or 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until the meat is cooked through and no longer pink. About 10 minutes or so depending on the size of the breasts.
  • Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. When cool enough to handle, shred or dice into bite size pieces.
  • Pour out the skillet drippings, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
  • Off the heat, add the green chiles, jalapeño and tomato paste and stir to combine.
  • Add the chicken back to the skillet and stir to combine all ingredients.
  • Next, bring your puff pastry out of the fridge. Open the package and dust your counter with a little flour.
  • Open the pastry (it's folded into thirds) and using a rolling pin, roll it about an inch larger all the way around.
  • Sprinkle the pastry with the cheese, leaving a 1" border.
  • Add the filling, spreading it evenly.
  • Starting on the longer side, roll up the filling and pastry to form a log.
  • Pinch the ends and long seam shut with your fingers.
  • Transfer to a greased or parchment paper-lined cookie sheet and slice three 2-inch slits in the top of the log to let out steam.
  • Bake until golden--about 15-17 minutes.

Notes

If you are using a store bought chicken, mix the chiles, jalapeño, southwest seasoning and tomato paste in a bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat and spread that mixture over the prepared pastry.

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal