Crack Chicken Pinwheels (Printer-friendly)
Creamy chicken and bacon rolled in soft 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 (use gluten-free if needed)
# How to Prepare:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream. Mix until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Add shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Lay a tortilla flat on a clean work surface. Spread one-quarter of the chicken mixture evenly over the entire tortilla surface, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow during rolling.
04 - Starting from one edge, tightly roll up the tortilla into a compact cylinder. Apply gentle pressure to ensure a tight roll without squeezing out the filling. 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 filling to firm up, making clean slices possible.
06 - Remove rolls from the refrigerator and unwrap. Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 6 even pinwheels. Arrange on a serving platter and serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy filling gets better after a night in the fridge, making it perfect for prep ahead entertaining
- Everyone reaches for them, even the people who claim they are not hungry
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- Resist the urge to skip the chilling step or your pinwheels will unravel when you try to slice them
- A serrated knife creates the cleanest cuts through the tortilla without squishing the filling
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- Use an offset spatula to spread the filling evenly all the way to the edges for the most attractive pinwheels
- If your tortillas crack when rolling, wrap them in damp paper towels and microwave for 15 seconds