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Chicken And Chorizo Casserole With Pesto Crescent Pinwheels

Servings 6
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • For the filling:
  • 2 [11.8 oz] pkg Mediterranean blend vegetables [i.e. Green Giant Seasoned Steamers]
  • 2 1/2 cup rotisserie chicken cubed
  • 8 oz fresh chorizo sausage cooked & crumbled
  • 1 [15 oz] jar Alfredo sauce plus 1 cup
  • 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto
  • 2 cup shredded Italian Cheese blend or mozzarella divided
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Pesto Crescent Pinwheels:
  • 1 [12 oz] refrigerated big & flaky crescent rolls or refrigerated pizza dough
  • 2 Tbsp prepared basil pesto
  • 1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend or mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spay. Set aside.
  • To prepare the filling: Steam the Mediterranean seasoned vegetables in the microwave per the instructions on the package, slightly undercooking. Add to a large mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly.
  • To the vegetables add the cubed chicken, crumbled chorizo, alfredo sauce, 1/4 cup basil pesto, 1 1/2 cups of shredded Italian cheese, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Taste and season with salt and black pepper to your taste. Mix well.
  • Pour into the prepared dish. Sprinkle the top with the reserved 1/2 cup of shredded Italian or mozzarella cheese.
  • To prepare the pesto crescent pinwheels: Unroll the crescent rolls. Press into roughly a 10 x 13 inch rectangle pressing the perforations together to seal.
  • Brush with 2 tablespoons of prepared basil pesto and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of shredded Italian or mozzarella cheese.
  • Begin to roll, starting with the widest edge. Use a sharp knife to slice into 12 equal portions.
  • Arrange on top of the filling.
  • Sprinkle the tops with shredded Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until golden and bubbly.