Description
Savory chicken bacon ranch pinwheels roll up classic flavors into compact party-perfect bites. Creamy, zesty ingredients spiral through crisp tortillas, promising delicious appetizers that guests will devour with enthusiasm.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Dairy and Cream:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Wrap and Seasoning:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch dressing in a large mixing bowl, whisking until smooth and fully integrated.
- Add shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to the cream mixture, folding gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Lay out flour tortillas on a clean, flat surface and spread the chicken-bacon mixture uniformly across each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully roll each tortilla tightly from one end to the other, ensuring the filling remains compact and well-distributed throughout the roll.
- Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to help them set and make slicing easier.
- Remove from refrigerator and slice each roll into 1-inch thick pinwheel segments using a sharp knife, creating clean, precise cuts.
- Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter, displaying the colorful spiral pattern and showcasing the creamy, savory filling.
- Optional: Garnish with additional chopped parsley or serve with extra ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Prep Ahead: Mix filling ingredients in advance and refrigerate up to 24 hours before assembling to enhance flavor development and save time on event day.
- Temperature Matters: Ensure cream cheese is genuinely softened at room temperature for smoother, more even mixing without lumps.
- Tortilla Selection: Choose large, flexible flour tortillas that are fresh and pliable to prevent cracking during rolling and ensure tight, neat pinwheels.
- Slice Like a Pro: Use a very sharp, non-serrated knife and clean the blade between cuts for crisp, clean pinwheel edges that look professionally prepared.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 512
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 804 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg