An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Crack Chicken Pinwheels are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer featuring a creamy and savory mixture of shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, bacon, and green onions, all rolled up in soft flour tortillas. Perfect for parties, game days, or a tasty snack, these pinwheels combine bold flavors with a creamy texture in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (assuming pre-cooked chicken and bacon)
- Total Time: 45 minutes (including optional chilling time)
- Yield: Approximately 24 pinwheels (6 pinwheels per large tortilla) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook Assembly and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 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 if it is not already shredded. Ensure the chicken pieces are fine enough to mix well with other ingredients.
- 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 everything together until well combined, making sure all ingredients are evenly distributed to achieve a consistent flavor throughout.
- Spread the Mixture: Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spoon a portion of the chicken mixture onto the tortilla and spread it evenly, leaving a small border around the edges for easier rolling.
- Roll Tight: Starting from one end, roll the tortilla tightly to enclose the filling and form a compact roll.
- Repeat: Repeat the spreading and rolling process with the remaining tortillas and chicken mixture until all are used.
- Chill (Optional): For best results, wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps the flavors meld and makes slicing easier.
- Slice: After chilling, use a sharp knife to cut each roll into 1-inch thick bite-sized pinwheels.
- Garnish: Optionally, sprinkle the pinwheels with fresh parsley for added color and visual appeal before serving.
Notes
- Use cooked and shredded rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken for convenience.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas.
- Chilling the rolled tortillas before slicing helps keep the pinwheels intact.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for best taste.
- Add a little hot sauce or diced jalapenos to the chicken mixture for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pinwheels
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Crack chicken pinwheels, chicken appetizers, ranch chicken recipe, party finger foods, creamy chicken wraps
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