Description
Savory chicken bacon ranch pinwheels bring zesty party appetizers to life with creamy, tangy flavors rolled into perfect bite-sized delights. Crisp tortillas packed with classic ingredients create irresistible snacks you can’t resist devouring at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 4 large flour tortillas
Ranch Seasoning:
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp milk or buttermilk
Instructions
- Blend softened cream cheese with milk until smooth and creamy, creating a silky base for the pinwheel filling.
- Incorporate ranch seasoning mix, dried dill, and garlic powder into the cream cheese mixture, stirring until evenly distributed for a robust flavor profile.
- Fold shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese into the seasoned cream cheese, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
- Lay out flour tortillas on a clean work surface and spread the chicken-bacon mixture evenly across each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully roll each tortilla tightly from one end to the other, applying gentle pressure to create compact cylindrical shapes.
- Wrap the rolled tortillas in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up and make slicing easier.
- Remove from refrigerator and slice each roll into 1-inch thick pinwheels using a sharp knife, wiping the blade clean between cuts for neat presentations.
- Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter, showcasing the colorful layers and appetizing filling.
- Optional: Garnish with additional chopped green onions or a sprinkle of ranch seasoning for extra visual appeal and flavor enhancement.
Notes
- Optimize cream cheese temperature by letting it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure ultra-smooth blending.
- Choose low-fat cream cheese and turkey bacon for a lighter, healthier version without sacrificing rich flavors.
- Prepare pinwheels a day ahead and store in an airtight container, allowing flavors to meld and develop deeper taste profiles.
- Use gluten-free tortillas and ensure bacon is gluten-free to make this recipe suitable for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg