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Crack Chicken Pinwheels

Creamy Crack Chicken Pinwheels for Easy Gatherings

These Crack Chicken Pinwheels are creamy, cheesy bites wrapped in tortillas, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken Ready-made rotisserie chicken works perfectly.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Soften at room temperature.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Feel free to use your favorite cheese.
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix Can make a homemade version.
  • 6 slices Cooked Bacon, Crumbled Turkey bacon can be a lighter substitute.
  • ¼ cup Chopped Green Onions Chives work well if preferred.
For the Wrap
  • 6 large Flour Tortillas Whole wheat or gluten-free options available.
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • Sharp knife
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Shred your cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces, using a fork or fingers.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch mix, bacon, and green onions. Mix until well incorporated.
  3. Place a tortilla on a clean surface and scoop a portion of the chicken mixture into the center.
  4. Starting from the filled end, carefully roll the tortilla tightly away from you.
  5. Repeat the process for remaining tortillas, placing pinwheels seam-side down.
  6. (Optional) Wrap pinwheels in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Slice each roll into 1-inch thick pinwheels and arrange on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pinwheels can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the fridge for best flavor.

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