Crack Chicken Pinwheels

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These are my favorite pinwheels yet! The combination of chicken, ranch, bacon, and cheese is just perfect! Your party guests will be raving over these crack chicken pinwheels for weeks!

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Crack Chicken Bacon Rollups

There’s a reason for the name! The combination of shredded chicken, cheese, and bacon, wrapped into a tortilla spread with a ranch cream cheese blend, is just addicting and absolutely delicious!

I know you and your family are going to love this simple party appetizer. Of course, these are perfect for an afternoon snack or to pack for lunch too! Let me show you how easy these are to make.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  •  A lot more fun than an average sandwich.
  • Easy afternoon snack, tasty lunch, or appetizer recipe.
  • You can put them together in minutes with just a few ingredients.

Recommended Tools

  • Small bowl
  • Butter knife
  • Plastic wrap
  • Cutting board
  • Serrated knife

Ingredients

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  • Cream cheese
  • Dry ranch mix
  • Precooked shredded chicken
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Bacon pieces
  • Large flour tortillas

How to make Crack Chicken Pinwheels

1. Add the cream cheese and ranch mix to a small bowl and stir to mix until well combined.

2. Spread ¼ of the cream cheese mixture onto each of the tortillas.

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3. Sprinkle ¼ of the bacon pieces over each tortilla, then the chicken, then the cheese.

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4. Roll the tortillas tightly, starting at one end, to the other. Wrap in plastic wrap.

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5. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until ready to serve.

6. Remove from the refrigerator, and unwrap, then slice into one-inch pieces, discarding (or eating) the ends.

7. Arrange flat on a tray or platter to serve.

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Tips & Tricks

  • These pinwheels can be served as is or with a dipping sauce. 
  • Pinwheels are easiest to cut with a serrated knife. My bread knife is my favorite to use.
  • The end pieces aren’t full, so I usually don’t serve those. You can snack on those while making these pinwheels! Or, you can toss them.
  • Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.
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Crack Chicken Pinwheels

5 from 1 vote
This combination of shredded chicken, cheese, and bacon, wrapped into a tortilla spread with a ranch cream cheese blend, is just addicting and absolutely delicious!
Servings: 24
Calories: 91kcal
Prep Time: 15 mins
Chill Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients
 

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 oz packet dry ranch mix
  • 1 cup shredded chicken precooked
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2.5 oz package bacon pieces
  • 4 large flour tortillas

Equipment

  • Small bowl
  • Butter knife
  • Plastic wrap
  • Cutting board
  • Serrated knife

Instructions
 

  • Mix the cream cheese and ranch mix in a small bowl until well combined.
  • Spread ¼ of the cream cheese mixture onto each of the tortillas.
  • Sprinkle ¼ of the bacon pieces over each tortilla, then the chicken, then the cheese.
  • Roll the tortillas tightly, starting at one end to the other. Wrap in plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour or until ready to serve.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and unwrap, then slice into one-inch pieces, discarding (or eating) the ends.
  • Arrange flat on a tray or platter to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 279mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, is intended to serve as an estimate only, and is provided for informational purposes. The accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.

Course: Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pinwheels

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Hello, I’m Vickie aka The Crazy Family Mom!

The creator of A Crazy Family and a stay-at-home mom of a little boy with a big personality. I love to share real food recipes, parenting tips & encouragement, fun kids activities, and so much more! Plus, I am thrilled to provide you with a space to celebrate all that is awesome (and a little crazy) in the world.

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