Description
Culinary magic unfolds with crack chicken pinwheels, a delightful party snack that combines creamy, zesty flavors in every bite. Rich cream cheese, tender chicken, and savory seasonings roll together, promising a crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 cup cooked chopped chicken
- 3/4 cup chopped cooked bacon
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 (8-ounce/226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Wrapping and Seasoning:
- 4 or 5 large burrito tortillas (10-inch)
- 1.5 tablespoons ranch dressing mix
Instructions
- Whip cream cheese with ranch seasoning, creating a smooth, tangy base for the filling, blending in shredded cheddar and chopped bacon for rich, savory depth.
- Fold tender, shredded chicken into the creamy mixture, adjusting texture with small amounts of milk until spreadable and cohesive.
- Lay out soft tortillas and distribute the chicken mixture evenly, ensuring complete coverage from edge to edge.
- Carefully roll each tortilla, applying gentle pressure to maintain a compact, tight cylinder that prevents filling from escaping.
- Chill rolled tortillas in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes, allowing ingredients to set and making slicing easier.
- Remove chilled rolls and trim uneven edges with a sharp knife for a clean presentation.
- Slice each roll into bite-sized pinwheels, approximately 1-inch thick, revealing the colorful, layered interior.
- Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter, presenting them either chilled or at ambient temperature for gatherings or casual snacking.
- Preparation requires roughly 15 minutes of active time, with an additional 30 minutes for chilling, yielding approximately 3 dozen delectable appetizers.
Notes
- Choose full-fat cream cheese for richer, more stable pinwheel texture that holds shape better when slicing.
- Swap tortillas with low-carb alternatives like lettuce wraps or gluten-free tortillas for dietary modifications.
- Crisp up bacon beforehand to prevent soggy texture and enhance overall crunchiness in the appetizer.
- Utilize room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and easier spreadability when preparing the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 418 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg