Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels Recipe
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels are a creamy, savory appetizer featuring shredded chicken, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and a tangy ranch-flavored cream cheese base, all rolled inside soft tortillas and sliced into bite-sized pinwheels. These no-cook, refrigerated snacks are perfect for parties, potlucks, or quick, delicious gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 pinwheels 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 3 cups shredded chicken
- 4 ounces bacon, cooked to crispy and crumbled (about 4 slices)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix (1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning)
Assembly
- 4 large tortillas
Instructions
- Combine Filling Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, crispy crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and ranch seasoning mix. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the mixture is creamy and evenly combined.
- Spread Mixture on Tortillas: Place one large tortilla on a flat surface. Using about a quarter of the chicken bacon ranch mixture, spread it evenly across the entire surface of the tortilla, reaching all the way to the edges to ensure full coverage.
- Roll the Tortilla: Starting from one edge, tightly roll the tortilla into a log shape. Place the rolled tortilla seam side down on a plate to help it keep its shape.
- Repeat for Remaining Tortillas: Repeat spreading and rolling with the remaining tortillas and filling mixture until all four tortillas are prepared. Once finished, cover the rolled tortillas with plastic wrap.
- Chill the Pinwheels: Refrigerate the wrapped rolls for 15 to 30 minutes. This chilling step helps the filling firm up, making slicing easier and ensuring the pinwheels hold their shape.
- Slice and Serve: After chilling, use a sharp serrated knife to slice off the ends of each roll to create clean edges, then cut each roll into 1-inch wide pieces. Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- The recipe requires no cooking other than pre-cooked chicken and bacon, making it quick to assemble.
- If using store-bought rotisserie chicken, shred it finely for the best texture.
- Chilling the rolled tortillas is key to allowing easier slicing and neater pinwheels.
- For a spicier kick, you can add some diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the mixture.
- Pinwheels can be made a few hours in advance and kept refrigerated until serving.
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