Cheesy Chicken Pinwheels
A quick, satisfying appetizer featuring shredded chicken, cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and turkey bacon rolled tightly in a flour tortilla and chilled for easy slicing.
Servings 12 servings
Calories 290kcal
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Sharp Knife
- Plastic wrap
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or canned chicken, drained
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- 0.5 cup cooked turkey bacon or beef bacon crumbled
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix 1 oz
- 0.25 cup Duke’s mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup green onions or chives thinly sliced
- 4 large burrito-size flour tortillas
- 0.5 cup romaine lettuce finely chopped
- 1 optional bell peppers or spinach finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning mix. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well-incorporated.
- Fold in the shredded chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled turkey or beef bacon, and sliced green onions. If using extra vegetables like peppers or spinach, mix them in now.
- Lay the flour tortillas flat on a clean work surface or parchment paper.
- Spread an even layer of the chicken and cheese mixture across each tortilla, leaving about a half-inch border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the finely chopped romaine lettuce over the filling for added texture and crunch.
- Roll each tortilla up as tightly as possible to create a firm log. Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate the wrapped logs for at least 60 minutes. This 'chilling' step is crucial to ensure the filling sets and the tortillas don't tear when slicing.
- Using a very sharp knife, remove the plastic wrap and slice the logs into 1-inch thick pinwheels. Secure with toothpicks if serving for a party.
Notes
Nutritional Information :
Calories: 290 | Protein: 16g | Carbohydrates: 14g | Fat: 19g | Sodium: 450mg