Description
Crack Chicken Pinwheels are the perfect appetizer for any gathering, blending savory shredded chicken with creamy cheese and crispy bacon, all wrapped in flavorful tortillas. These bite-sized delights are not only delicious but incredibly easy to prepare, making them a go-to snack for game days, parties, or cozy nights at home. With their irresistible flavor profile—thanks to ranch seasoning and gooey cheddar—your guests will be reaching for more. Plus, they can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Enjoy these creamy pinwheel appetizers served cold or at room temperature for maximum enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
- 1–2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 4 large flavored tortillas (like spinach or sun-dried tomato)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, ranch seasoning, and milk. Mix until smooth.
- Lay a tortilla flat on a surface and spread a portion of the filling evenly across it.
- Roll the tortilla tightly from one edge to hold its shape.
- Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, unwrap and slice into ½-inch thick pinwheels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pinwheels (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 55mg