Crack Chicken Pinwheels
My crack chicken pinwheels are made from my tried-and-true crack chicken dip that I’ve made countless times, so I already know the flavor is spot on. With just a few simple ingredients, they come together quickly and turn into a reliable, crowd-pleasing appetizer I make again and again for parties, game day, and potlucks.
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 125kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cooked and shredded chicken
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 Tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions finely sliced
- 5 to 6 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning, shredded cheese, bacon, and green onions until smooth and creamy. Using a mixer helps make it creamy.8 ounces cream cheese, 1 Tablespoon ranch seasoning mix, 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, 6 slices bacon, 1/4 cup green onions, 1/4 cup sour cream
- Fold in the shredded chicken and stir until evenly coated.12 ounces cooked and shredded chicken
- Lay one tortilla flat. Spread about 3/4 cup of the mixture evenly over the tortilla, leaving about 1/2 inch around the edges.5 to 6 large flour tortillas
- Roll tightly into a log shape.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Remove plastic wrap. Trim off the ends. With sharp kitchen knife, slice into 1-inch pinwheels.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese – Cold cream cheese will not beat smooth no matter how long you work it.
- Shred your own cheese – Freshly shredded blends into the mixture more smoothly than pre-shredded.
- Leave a border – Leave about a 1/2-inch border when spreading the filling. This prevents the filling from squeezing out when you roll them.
- Roll as tightly – Try to roll them as tight as you can without tearing the tortilla. A loose roll leads to pinwheels that fall apart when sliced.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 207IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 0.5mg