Description
Crack Chicken Pinwheels are the ultimate party appetizer or quick snack that will have your taste buds begging for more. This creamy, cheesy, and bacon-y recipe is aptly named “crack chicken” for its irresistible flavor that’ll have you hooked from the first bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions until well blended.
2. Spread the chicken mixture evenly over each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
3. Tightly roll up the tortillas, then wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
4. Once chilled, use a sharp knife to slice the pinwheels into 1-inch pieces. Arrange them on a platter and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese to make the filling easier to spread and roll up in the tortillas.
Letting the rolled-up tortillas chill in the fridge for at least an hour helps them hold their shape when sliced.
A serrated knife or even a pizza cutter works best for slicing the pinwheels cleanly without them falling apart.
Feel free to play with the amounts of chicken, cheese, and bacon to suit your personal tastes.
Try adding diced jalapeños, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg