Description
These Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pinwheels are a delicious and easy appetizer perfect for any gathering. Featuring shredded rotisserie chicken combined with creamy ranch dressing, sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions, all rolled up in soft flour tortillas, these pinwheels are flavorful and satisfying. Ready in just 20 minutes with minimal prep, they’re perfect for parties, snack time, or a quick bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1/2 lb rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Ranch dressing
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 pieces bacon, cooked and chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onion or chives, chopped
Wrap
- 3 large flour tortillas (or 6 smaller tortillas)
Instructions
- Mix the base filling: In a small mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, softened cream cheese, and Ranch dressing until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add cheese, bacon, and onions: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped cooked bacon, and chopped green onions or chives until evenly incorporated throughout the mixture.
- Spread the filling: Lay out the flour tortillas flat and spread a generous layer of the chicken-cheese mixture evenly over each tortilla, ensuring full coverage to the edges for easy rolling.
- Roll and chill: Roll each tortilla tightly into a log shape. For best results, place the rolled tortillas in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to help the filling set and make slicing easier.
- Slice and serve: After chilling, slice the rolled tortillas into 1-inch thick pinwheels. Arrange on a platter and serve as a tasty appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds great flavor, but you can substitute with cooked shredded chicken breast if preferred.
- Chilling before slicing helps the pinwheels hold their shape and makes cutting easier.
- For a lower-carb option, substitute flour tortillas with low-carb or whole wheat tortillas.
- Bacon can be cooked in advance and stored in the refrigerator to speed up assembly.
- The pinwheels are best served fresh but can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for cooking bacon if not pre-cooked)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pinwheels, appetizer, party snack, creamy chicken pinwheels, easy finger food, rotisserie chicken recipe
