Crack Chicken Pinwheels Recipe Easy Party Appetizer Idea
Creamy, cheesy, bacon-loaded chicken goodness wrapped in soft tortillas, sliced into bite-sized delights that are perfect for parties, potlucks, or lunchbox snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices crispy bacon, chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Large flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, and ranch seasoning mix. Stir until smooth and evenly combined.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, and sliced green onions. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Lay out a large flour tortilla on a flat surface. Spread a thin, even layer of the chicken mixture across the tortilla, leaving about 1 inch of space at the edges.
- Starting at one end, tightly roll the tortilla into a log, keeping the roll compact.
- Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Unwrap the chilled rolls and slice them into 1-inch pinwheels using a sharp knife. Arrange on a platter and serve chilled.
Notes
[‘Microwave tortillas for 10 seconds if they crack while rolling.’, ‘Chilling the rolls ensures clean slices and firmer filling.’, ‘Adjust ranch seasoning to taste for extra flavor.’, ‘Use a sharp knife for clean cuts.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 pinw
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 18
Keywords: Crack Chicken, Pinwheels, Party Appetizer, Easy Recipe, Bacon, Ranch, Tortilla Snacks