Crack Chicken Pinwheels (Printable Version)
Creamy chicken and bacon rolled in tortillas for the ultimate party appetizer.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken Filling
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 6 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
05 - 1/4 cup cooked bacon, crumbled (about 4 slices)
06 - 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
07 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
09 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Assembly
12 - 4 large (10-inch) flour tortillas (use gluten-free if needed)
# How-To:
01 - Combine cream cheese and sour cream in a large mixing bowl. Beat until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
02 - Add shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt to the creamed mixture. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the filling.
03 - Place a tortilla flat on a clean work surface. Spread one-quarter of the chicken mixture evenly across the entire surface, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow during rolling.
04 - Starting from one edge, roll the tortilla up tightly into a log shape. Repeat this process with the remaining three tortillas and filling portions.
05 - Wrap each rolled tortilla securely in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This chilling period is essential for the pinwheels to hold their shape when sliced.
06 - Remove the rolls from the refrigerator and discard the plastic wrap. Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 6 even pinwheels. Arrange on a serving platter and serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- They disappear faster than you can say touchdown, even with people who claim they are not hungry
- The creamy filling gets better after a chill in the fridge, making them perfect for make ahead hosting
02 -
- Skip the chilling step and your pinwheels will squish instead of slice clean
- Use your sharpest knife and wipe it clean between rolls for picture perfect edges
03 -
- Warm your tortillas for ten seconds in the microwave before spreading to prevent cracking
- Double the bacon if you are feeding serious carnivores, nobody has ever complained about too much bacon