Description
Christmas Chicken Fajita Wreath – Easy Holiday Appetizer
Ingredients
Fajita Filling
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2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced
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1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
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1 small onion, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 packet fajita seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade mix)
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1 cup shredded pepper jack or cheddar cheese
Dough & Garnish
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2 cans crescent roll dough
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Fresh cilantro (for “holly” garnish)
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Optional: sliced jalapeños or cherry tomatoes (“berries”)
Instructions
1. Make the Fajita Filling
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add sliced peppers and onion; cook 5–7 minutes until softened with light char.
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Add cooked chicken and sprinkle fajita seasoning over everything.
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Stir and cook 2–3 minutes until heated through.
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Remove from heat and let the filling cool completely (important!).
2. Prepare the Wreath Base
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Open crescent roll cans.
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Arrange triangles in a circle on the parchment with the wide ends overlapping in the center and the points facing outward — forming a sun shape.
3. Fill & Fold
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Spoon cooled fajita mixture around the wide inner ring of the dough.
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Sprinkle cheese generously over the filling.
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Fold each dough point over the filling and tuck the end underneath the center ring.
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(Optional) sprinkle a little extra cheese on top.
4. Bake
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Bake 20–25 minutes or until the dough is deep golden brown.
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If the outer tips brown too fast, tent loosely with foil the last 5 minutes.
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Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
5. Garnish & Serve
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Decorate with fresh cilantro sprigs (like holly leaves).
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Add jalapeño slices or cherry tomatoes for “berries.”
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Serve with sour cream or avocado crema in the center.