Crack Chicken Pinwheels


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

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Our Crack Chicken Pinwheels are the perfect party appetizer

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 addicting and absolutely delicious!

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

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These Crack Chicken Pinwheels make a quick and easy meal

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Fun: much more than an average sandwich.
  • Easy to make: enjoy as an afternoon snack, tasty lunch, or appetizer.
  • Simple: put them together in minutes with just a few ingredients.

Ingredients

Here’s what you need to make this recipe. The exact measurements are in the recipe card below.

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

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

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

  • Serve these pinwheels as is or with a dipping sauce. 
  • Pinwheels are easiest to cut with a serrated bread knife.
  • Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.
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And there you have it—these crack chicken pinwheels are easy to make and delicious to eat. They’re perfect for parties, potlucks, or even as a quick snack, and they’re so addictive that you can’t just stop at one!

I hope you enjoy these chicken bacon pinwheels. If so, please leave a star ★★★★★ rating and a comment below! Follow along on PinterestFacebook, or Twitter for more delicious recipes!

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5 from 3 votes

Crack Chicken Pinwheels

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 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

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
  • 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.

Notes

Serve these pinwheels as is or with a dipping sauce. 
Pinwheels are easiest to cut with a serrated bread knife.
Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.

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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