Description
Crack Chicken Pinwheels are a delightful combination of crispy tortillas filled with a creamy, savory chicken mixture. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a burst of flavor from the ranch seasoning and cheese, making them the perfect game day snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Filling:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- For the Pinwheels:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, and green onions until well mixed.
- Spread an even layer of the chicken mixture over each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Roll each tortilla tightly, starting from one end to the other.
- Slice each rolled tortilla into 1-inch pinwheels.
- Place the pinwheels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush the tops lightly with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the filling a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Assemble the pinwheels just before baking.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese for a lighter option, or swap out the chicken for shredded turkey or ham.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pinwheels
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 450 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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