Description
These Easy Crack Chicken Pinwheels combine smoky turkey bacon, tender shredded chicken, and creamy plant-based cheeses wrapped in flour tortillas. Perfect for parties or quick snacks, they deliver a savory, cheesy bite-sized treat with bold flavors and delightful texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Pinwheel Filling
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup smoked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup plant-based cream cheese
- 1/2 cup plant-based cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Wraps
- 4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, chopped smoked turkey bacon, plant-based cream cheese, plant-based cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, garlic powder (natural), and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Mix everything together until evenly blended and creamy.
- Lay out the tortillas: Place each flour tortilla flat on a clean surface, ensuring there is enough space to spread the filling evenly later on.
- Spread the filling: Using a spatula or the back of a spoon, generously spread the chicken mixture evenly across each tortilla, making sure to reach the edges for a uniform flavor in every bite.
- Roll and chill: Roll the tortillas tightly into logs. Once rolled, wrap each log in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes to help the pinwheels set and make slicing easier.
- Slice and bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the plastic wrap and slice the rolled tortillas into 1-inch pinwheels. Arrange them cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and heated through.
Notes
- Use cold filling: Chilling the rolled tortillas helps maintain shape and prevents the filling from spilling out.
- Don’t overfill: Spread the mixture evenly but keep it thin enough to roll comfortably without breaking.
- Knife choice matters: Use a serrated knife to slice pinwheels smoothly without tearing the tortillas.
- Smoked turkey bacon swap: Cooking bacon until crisp adds a nice crunch and intensifies the smoky flavor.
- Optional broil finish: For extra golden tops, place pinwheels under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: crack chicken pinwheels, plant-based cheese, smoked turkey bacon, appetizer, snack, party food, quick recipe
