Description
These Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels are a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer that combines creamy ranch-seasoned cream cheese, tender cooked chicken, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar jack cheese rolled inside soft tortillas. Perfect for parties or snack time, these pinwheels are served chilled and sliced into bite-sized, savory rolls.
Ingredients
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Pinwheel Filling
- 2 cups diced cooked chicken
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- 8 ounces cooked and diced thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Assembly
- 2–3 burrito-size tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the creamy ranch mixture: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and ranch seasoning. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly incorporated, creating a smooth and flavorful base for the pinwheels.
- Add chicken, bacon, and cheese: Fold in the diced cooked chicken, cooked and diced bacon, shredded cheddar jack cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently to ensure all components are well distributed within the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble the pinwheels: Lay out 2 to 3 burrito-size tortillas on a flat surface. Evenly spread a layer of the chicken and bacon mixture over each tortilla, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick, making sure to cover the surface but leaving a small margin around the edges to help with rolling.
- Roll and chill: Tightly roll each tortilla into a cylinder shape. Place the rolled cylinders seam side down on a plate or baking sheet and refrigerate them for 10 minutes to firm up, making them easier to slice evenly.
- Slice and serve: Remove the chilled rolls from the refrigerator, turn them seam side down for stability, and cut each rolled tortilla into approximately 1-inch thick pinwheels. Arrange on a serving platter and enjoy!
Notes
- Use cooked chicken leftovers or rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to mix smoothly.
- For spicier flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños to the mix.
- Can be made a few hours ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Substitute flour tortillas with gluten-free wraps if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
