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Crispy Crack Chicken Pinwheel Roll-Ups

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These crispy chicken pinwheel roll-ups are a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring creamy chicken filling, crispy bacon bits, and a golden tortilla exterior. Perfect for parties and casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 280g)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225g)
  • 1/2 cup bacon bits, cooked crispy (about 50g)
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (100g)
  • 4 large flour tortillas (about 10-inch diameter)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, bacon bits, ranch seasoning, shredded cheddar, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated. Add a splash of milk or sour cream if mixture is too thick.
  3. Lay out a flour tortilla on a clean surface. Spread about 1/4 of the chicken mixture evenly over the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
  4. Roll the tortilla tightly but gently. Repeat for all tortillas.
  5. Using a sharp knife, slice each rolled tortilla into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick pinwheels. Arrange them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until pinwheels are golden brown and crispy on the edges. Watch closely after 15 minutes to avoid burning.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese to avoid clumps and ensure smooth filling. Do not overfill tortillas to prevent soggy or bursting roll-ups. For extra crispness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end but watch carefully. Roll-ups can be assembled ahead and refrigerated before baking. Freeze unbaked roll-ups wrapped tightly and bake from frozen, adding extra baking time.

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