Crack Chicken Pinwheels (Printable)
Creamy chicken and bacon wrapped in tortillas, perfect for parties and game day snacking.
# What You'll 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
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Add shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix until all ingredients are well distributed throughout the creamy base.
03 - Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread one-quarter of the chicken mixture evenly over the tortilla surface, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow during rolling.
04 - Tightly roll up the tortilla into a compact cylinder, applying gentle pressure to ensure the filling stays secure. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
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 firm up and hold their shape when sliced.
06 - Remove from the refrigerator and unwrap. Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 6 even pinwheels. Use a gentle sawing motion to maintain clean edges.
07 - Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter and serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These disappear faster than anything else in my appetizer rotation
- You can assemble them the night before and slice right before serving
- That combination of creamy cheese, smoky bacon, and tender chicken hits every craving
02 -
- Chilling time is not optional, otherwise the pinwheels will squish when you slice them
- Use your sharpest knife and clean it between rolls for the cleanest cuts
03 -
- Warm your tortillas in the microwave for 10 seconds before spreading to prevent cracking
- For uniform pinwheels, use a ruler to mark where to slice before cutting