Crack Chicken Pinwheels – This easy appetizer crack chicken pinwheels consists of precooked or rotisserie chicken, ranch dressing seasoning, bacon, cream cheese, and cheese wrapped in tortillas, then cut little bites.
Perfect Crack Chicken Pinwheel Filling
The key to delicious pinwheels lies in the perfect filling. Here are some tips for creating a flavorful and creamy mixture
Shredded chicken: Use cooked and shredded chicken for a tender and easy-to-spread filling.
Cream cheese: Softened cream cheese provides a creamy base for the filling.
Cheese: Cheddar cheese adds richness and a savory flavor.
Bacon: Crispy bacon bits add a smoky and salty dimension.
Seasonings: Ranch seasoning is a classic choice, but you can experiment with other seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, or a sprinkle of hot sauce.
Recipe Variations and Tips
Gluten-free: Use gluten-free tortillas for a gluten-free option.
Spicy kick: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the filling for some heat.
Fresh herbs: Sprinkle with fresh chives or green onions for added flavor and freshness.
Different cheeses: Experiment with different types of cheese, such as Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or Swiss.
How to Serve Crack Chicken Pinwheels ?
They are best served chilled or at room temperature. They can be enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or light lunch.
Party platter: Arrange the pinwheels on a platter with other appetizers.
Lunch box: Pack them in a lunchbox for a convenient and satisfying meal.
Dipping sauce: Serve with a dipping sauce like ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing.
How to Store Crack Chicken Pinwheels ?
To store leftover pinwheels, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Recipe FAQs
What are crack chicken pinwheels?
Pinwheels are a popular appetizer or snack made with a creamy filling of shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, and ranch seasoning, all rolled up in a tortilla and sliced into pinwheels.
Why are they called crack chicken pinwheels?
The name “crack chicken” comes from the irresistible and addictive flavor combination of the filling.
Can I use leftover chicken?
Absolutely! This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken.
Crack Chicken Pinwheels
Crack Chicken Pinwheels - This easy appetizer crack chicken pinwheels consists of precooked or rotisserie chicken, ranch dressing seasoning, bacon, cream cheese, and cheese wrapped in tortillas, then cut little bites.
Ingredients
- 2 (10-inch) large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked chicken, then chopped
- ¾ cup bacon, crisp cooked and crumbled
- 1 (8 ounces) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, milk, ranch dressing seasoning, bacon.
- Spread the chicken mixture on each tortilla. Roll the tortillas and make sure they hold together.
- Wrap tortilla roll in a plastic wrap and refrigerate for atleast 20-30 minutes.
- Slice the tortilla rolls into 1-inch rounds and enjoy chilled.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 186Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 396mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 11g
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