Description
Creamy crack chicken pinwheels are a crowd-pleasing snack packed with shredded chicken, creamy cheese, smoky bacon, and ranch seasoning—all rolled up in soft tortillas. Perfect for parties, game-day spreads, or even a quick lunch, these pinwheels are as easy to make as they are delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling
- In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon. Stir until evenly combined.
- Spread the Mixture
- Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface.
- Spread a generous layer of the chicken mixture evenly over the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Roll the Tortillas
- Starting from one side, tightly roll the tortilla into a log shape.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Chill
- Place the rolled tortillas in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the filling to set and make slicing easier.
- Slice into Pinwheels
- Remove the rolls from the fridge and use a sharp knife to slice them into 1-inch pieces.
- Garnish and Serve
- Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for easy mixing. Let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Chill the rolls thoroughly before slicing to ensure clean cuts and well-formed pinwheels.
- Customize the filling with extras like diced jalapeños, chopped green onions, or diced bell peppers for added flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American