Crack Chicken Pinwheels (Printable View)

Creamy chicken and bacon wrapped in soft tortillas, perfect for parties and game day snacking.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 Make It:

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-fourth of the chicken mixture evenly over the entire tortilla surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
04 - Starting from one edge, tightly roll up the tortilla into a compact cylinder. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
05 - Wrap each rolled tortilla securely in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up for clean slicing.
06 - Remove rolls from refrigerator and unwrap. Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 6 even pinwheels.
07 - Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter and serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They come together in about 15 minutes of active prep time but taste like you fussed for hours
  • The filling can be made up to two days ahead, so party day prep is practically effortless
  • One recipe yields 24 pinwheels, making them perfect for feeding a crowd without breaking the bank
02 -
  • The chilling step absolutely cannot be skipped or your pinwheels will squish instead of slice cleanly
  • Room temperature cream cheese is essential—cold cream cheese leaves lumps no matter how much you mix
  • A serrated knife makes cleaner cuts through the tortilla without squishing the filling
03 -
  • Wipe your knife clean between rolls for the most pristine slices
  • If your tortillas are stiff, microwave them for 15 seconds before spreading the filling
  • These freeze beautifully for up to a month—just slice them before freezing and thaw on the counter

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