Description
Crack Chicken Pinwheels are an easy, flavorful appetizer featuring tender shredded chicken, smoky turkey bacon, and creamy plant-based cheeses wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for snacks, parties, or light meals, these pinwheels offer a satisfying contrast of textures and rich taste with minimal preparation.
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon, chopped
- 4 oz plant-based cream cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded plant-based cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Additional Ingredients
- 4 large soft tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, chopped smoked turkey bacon, plant-based cream cheese, shredded plant-based cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Mix thoroughly until everything is evenly incorporated and creamy.
- Spread the filling on tortillas: Lay the tortillas flat on a clean surface. Use a spatula or knife to evenly spread a generous layer of the filling mixture over each tortilla, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges to make rolling easier.
- Roll and chill: Starting from one edge, tightly roll up each filled tortilla. Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help the pinwheels hold their shape and make slicing cleaner.
- Slice and serve: Remove the rolls from the refrigerator and unwrap them. Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 1-inch pinwheels. Arrange on a serving plate, garnish as desired, and serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Roll the tortillas firmly but gently to keep the filling compact and easy to slice.
- Chill the rolled tortillas thoroughly to allow flavors to meld and to make slicing easier.
- Use freshly cooked chicken for the most tender and juicy texture.
- Taste the filling before spreading and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Use a very sharp knife when slicing pinwheels to prevent squishing or tearing the tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Chilling and slicing (Optional reheating by baking)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: crack chicken pinwheels, plant-based cheese, smoked turkey bacon, easy appetizers, crowd-pleaser, party snacks, plant-based
