Crack Chicken Pinwheels (Printable)

Creamy chicken and bacon wrapped in soft tortillas for the ultimate party appetizer.

# 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
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

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine cream cheese and sour cream in a large mixing bowl. Beat until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Add shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, bacon crumbles, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
03 - Place a tortilla flat on a clean work surface. Spread one-quarter of the chicken mixture evenly across the surface, leaving a small border around edges.
04 - Roll tortilla tightly into a log shape. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Wrap each roll securely in plastic wrap.
05 - Refrigerate wrapped rolls for at least 1 hour until firm and set.
06 - Unwrap rolls and slice each into 6 even pinwheels using a sharp knife. Arrange on serving platter and serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of warm spices and smoky bacon creates layers of flavor that keep people coming back for seconds
  • They come together faster than you can preheat your oven, and most of the time is hands-off chilling in the fridge
  • Everything can be prepped the night before, making you look effortlessly put together when guests arrive
02 -
  • Cold tortillos crack when you roll them, so let yours sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before starting
  • Using a serrated knife with a gentle sawing motion gives you the cleanest slices without squishing the filling
  • The chilling step isn't optional, it's what transforms these from messy rolls into neat, appetizer-perfect pinwheels
03 -
  • Use your kitchen shears to snip the green onions right into the bowl for less cleanup
  • After wrapping the rolled tortillas, give them a gentle squeeze to help them hold their cylindrical shape while chilling

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