Description
These Crack Chicken Pinwheels have become the ultimate crowd-pleaser at potlucks, bringing together cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and shredded chicken in a rolled-up tortilla that disappears faster than you can slice them.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
Dairy and Cheese:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup ranch dressing
Seasonings and Extras:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- Gather and thoroughly mix 8 ounces (226 grams) softened cream cheese with ½ cup ranch dressing in a spacious mixing bowl until completely smooth.
- Fold 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, ½ cup cheddar cheese, ½ cup crumbled bacon, ¼ cup chopped green onions, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ¼ teaspoon paprika into the cream cheese mixture.
- Lay a large flour tortilla flat on your clean work surface and spread a generous, even layer of the mixture across the entire tortilla, leaving a small ½-inch border around the edges.
- Carefully roll the tortilla tightly from one edge to the opposite side, creating a compact cylinder.
- Transfer the rolled tortilla to your refrigerator and chill for 15 minutes to help the pinwheel maintain its shape.
- Remove the chilled roll and slice it into 1-inch thick rounds using a sharp serrated knife.
- Arrange the pinwheel slices on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and crispy.
- Let the pinwheels cool for 3-4 minutes before transferring to a serving platter.
Notes
- Chill the tortillas briefly before rolling to help them hold shape and prevent cracking.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother, easier mixing of ingredients.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat cream cheese with reduced-fat or Greek yogurt cream cheese.
- Make these ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before serving for convenient party prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg