Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels
Creamy, savory, and incredibly fun to eat, these Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels are the perfect little bites for busy weeknights, potlucks, or lunchboxes.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Sharp Serrated Knife
- Plastic Wrap
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie or leftover roasted chicken.
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled Cook until crisp and crumble.
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing Room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Sharp or mild, as preferred.
- 2 large tortillas 10-inch flour tortillas work best.
- lettuce leaves Optional, washed and patted dry.
- Salt & pepper To taste.
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces, crumble the cooked bacon, and shred the cheddar cheese if not pre-shredded.
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups shredded chicken, 1/2 cup crumbled bacon, 1/2 cup ranch dressing, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until everything is evenly coated. Taste and season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper if needed.
- Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread half of the chicken mixture evenly over the tortilla, leaving about a 1/2-inch edge all around to prevent filling from spilling when rolled.
- If using lettuce, place a few leaves on top of the filling, covering the surface but not piling too high; this adds crunch and freshness.
- Roll the tortilla tightly from one side to the other, making a compact log. Repeat with the second tortilla and remaining filling.
- For best slices, wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes — chilled rolls slice much cleaner.
- Unwrap and slice each roll into 1-inch pinwheels using a sharp serrated knife. Wipe the knife between cuts for neat slices.
- Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Store pinwheels in an airtight container for up to 3 days. If you added lettuce, consume within 24–48 hours for best texture.