Creamy Crack Chicken Pinwheels
These creamy crack chicken pinwheels are savory, cheesy snacks made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and cheddar cheese rolled in flour tortillas and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for quick snacks, game days, or casual get-togethers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 36 pinwheels (about 6 pinwheels per tortilla, 6 tortillas) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet (about 1 tablespoon) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or medium)
- 2 stalks green onions, finely sliced
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon bits (optional)
- 6 large flour tortillas (8-inch size)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shred the cooked chicken finely to measure about 2 cups.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix until creamy and smooth.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, crumbled bacon bits, and shredded chicken. Mix gently until evenly combined.
- Lay one flour tortilla flat and spread about ⅓ cup of the creamy chicken mixture evenly over it, leaving a small gap around the edges.
- Roll the tortilla tightly but gently to avoid squeezing out the filling. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Using a serrated knife, cut each rolled tortilla into 1-inch slices, yielding about 6 pinwheels per tortilla.
- Arrange the pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet with space between each.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until tortillas are crisp and golden and filling is bubbly.
- Let the pinwheels cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before serving.
Notes
If the filling is too soft before baking, chill it in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to firm up for easier slicing. Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking for even browning. Pinwheels can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking, adding a few extra minutes to bake time. They can also be frozen after slicing and baked from frozen with additional baking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 140
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 9
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