Description
Savory crack chicken pinwheels deliver an irresistible blend of creamy, zesty flavors wrapped in tender tortillas. Guests will crave these crowd-pleasing appetizers that promise a delightful party starter with minimal preparation and maximum satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing mix
- 2 tbsp sour cream
Wrap and Garnish:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp chives, chopped
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Blend softened cream cheese with ranch dressing mix in a spacious mixing bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Fold in shredded chicken, crumbled bacon bits, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, chives, black pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Lay out flour tortillas on a clean work surface and spread the chicken mixture evenly across each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully roll each tortilla tightly from one end to the other, creating compact cylindrical shapes.
- Wrap the rolled tortillas in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the filling to set and make slicing easier.
- Remove from refrigerator and slice each roll into 1-inch thick pinwheel rounds using a sharp knife.
- Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter, presenting them with the spiral design facing upward for an attractive presentation.
- Optional: Garnish with additional chopped chives or green onions for extra color and flavor before serving chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Choose low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt to reduce overall calorie content while maintaining creamy texture.
- Swap regular bacon for turkey bacon or plant-based bacon alternatives to accommodate different dietary preferences.
- Utilize gluten-free tortillas to transform the recipe into a celiac-friendly appetizer without compromising taste.
- Consider adding diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes for those wanting an extra spicy kick to the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg