Chipotle Chicken Taco Ring

Steps

• 1

  Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once hot add the ground chicken and cook for about 5 minutes or until chicken is browned throughout. Use a wooden spoon to break the meat up as it cooks.
• 2

  Add another tablespoon of oil, the chopped red pepper and the chopped jalapeno. Cook another 3 minutes and then add the water, taco seasoning and minced chiles. Stir to combine and let the mixture bubble until all the water has evaporated, stirring occasionally.

  
• 3

  Remove from the heat and stir in the cream cheese and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Set aside to cool slightly.

  
• 4

  Open the tubes of crescent rolls and separate each roll into four rectangles (pinch the seems of 2 two triangles together to make rectangles). Lay the rectangles on a parchment lined or nonstick baking sheet to form a large circle.

  
• 5

  Spoon chicken mixture into the center of the crescent dough ring. Fold the top of each crescent dough rectangle over the chicken filling, pressing into place to secure the dough all the way around the filling.

  
• 6

  Bake in preheated oven at 375°F for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool 5 minutes and then fill the center with lettuce, guacamole, salsa, pickled jalapenos and a sprinkle of cilantro and shredded cheddar cheese. Slice and serve!