Crack Chicken Pinwheels Recipe
Crack Chicken Pinwheels are a delicious, easy-to-make appetizer featuring a creamy, cheesy chicken filling infused with ranch seasoning, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions, all rolled up in soft flour tortillas. Perfect for parties, snacks, or a flavorful bite anytime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (using pre-cooked chicken)
- Total Time: 45 minutes (including optional chilling time)
- Yield: 16-20 pinwheels (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free tortillas; otherwise standard flour tortillas contain gluten)
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 oz)
- ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
Assembly
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Start with shredding your cooked chicken until it is finely pulled apart and ready to mix.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning mix, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions.
- Combine Thoroughly: Mix all ingredients well until completely blended and flavors meld together.
- Spread the Mixture: Lay one large flour tortilla flat on a clean surface and spread a generous portion of the chicken mixture evenly over the center.
- Roll Tight: Starting from one edge, carefully roll the tortilla tightly to enclose the filling in a compact log.
- Repeat: Repeat spreading and rolling for the remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.
- Chill (optional): Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop and help the rolls firm up for easier slicing.
- Slice: Remove the rolls from the fridge and use a sharp knife to slice each into approximately 1-inch thick pinwheels.
- Garnish: Optionally sprinkle the pinwheels with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
- Chilling the rolled tortillas makes slicing easier and improves flavor melding.
- These can be served cold or at room temperature for a tasty appetizer.
- Customize by adding jalapeños or substituting the cheddar with pepper jack cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pinwheels
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Crack Chicken, Pinwheels, Appetizer, Party Snack, Cream Cheese, Bacon, Ranch Seasoning, Easy Recipe
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