Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels are an easy, no-bake party appetizer made with shredded chicken, crispy bacon, Monterey Jack cheese and a ranch cream cheese filling rolled up in flour tortillas. They take just 15 minutes and are perfect for game days, potlucks and entertaining.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels Recipe
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Chicken, bacon and ranch is one of those flavor combos that everyone loves, so we rolled it up into the easiest party snack. These chicken bacon ranch pinwheels are always one of the first things to disappear at any get-together. Our chicken bacon ranch pasta went viral so we knew we had to share a few more fun recipes with the classic flavor combo! We also shared our CRISPY air fried chicken bacon ranch pinwheels which were a huge hit. These cold pinwheels are an even easier appetizer with no cooking required at all.
We love that there's no oven needed and they can be made the day before. They're perfect for game days, baby showers, holiday entertaining, and potlucks, and the kids love finding them in their lunchboxes too!
What are Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels
Pinwheels are a classic party appetizer made by spreading a creamy filling over a large tortilla, rolling it up tightly and slicing it into rounds that look like little pinwheels. For this version, cream cheese is mixed with ranch seasoning, shredded chicken, bacon, Monterey Jack and green onions. They're served cold or at room temperature with ranch for dipping. No oven required!
More Fun Appetizers
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Fried Pickle Dip
- Cold Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
- Carbonara Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
- Flour Tortillas - large or burrito sized flour tortillas are easiest to roll. Try spinach or sun-dried tomato wraps for a pop of color.
- Chicken - shredded rotisserie chicken is a huge time saver. Leftover cooked chicken or canned chicken also work.
- Cream Cheese - softened to room temperature so it mixes smoothly with the ranch seasoning and holds the filling together.
- Monterey Jack Cheese - melty and mild. You can swap for mozzarella, cheddar or pepper jack for a little heat.
- Green Onions - add freshness and color.
- Bacon - cooked until crispy and chopped. Every bite gets smoky, salty bacon!
- Ranch Seasoning - a packet of dry ranch dressing mix gives the filling that classic tangy, herby ranch flavor.
How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels
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- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, ranch seasoning, chicken, bacon, shredded cheese, and green onion. Mix until evenly combined.
- Divide the filling evenly between the tortillas. Use the back of a spoon to spread it into an even layer across each tortilla all the way to the edges.
- Roll each tortilla up tightly.
- Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 10 pieces for large tortillas, or 14 pieces for burrito-sized tortillas.
- Serve with ranch for dipping. Enjoy!
Tips for the Best Pinwheels
- Use a Serrated Knife - Slice with a sharp serrated knife using a gentle sawing motion rather than pressing down. Trim off the two ends, which are mostly tortilla, and enjoy those as a snack.
- Make Ahead - Roll the logs up to 1-2 days ahead and keep them wrapped in the fridge. Slice right before serving so the edges stay fresh and the tortilla doesn’t dry out.
- Flavor Variations - we love the classic combination of chicken, bacon and ranch. You can switch up the flavor by adding a splash of buffalo sauce or BBQ sauce. For an extra spicy version use pepper jack cheese and add a splash of hot sauce.
FAQ
No reheating needed. Pinwheels are served cold or at room temperature.
Store in the refrigerator in Ziplock bags or airtight container up to 3 days.
We don't recommend freezing pinwheels, as the cream cheese filling can change texture once thawed.
Yes! Roll up the tortillas, wrap them tightly, and refrigerate for up to 1-2 days. Slice just before serving.
Use gluten free tortillas and double check that your ranch seasoning and bacon are gluten free.
Because of the cream cheese and chicken, pinwheels should be kept cold and not sit out for more than 2 hours. For parties, serve them on a tray set over a bowl of ice, or put out a few at a time and refill from the fridge.
Roll the tortillas tightly, wrap them in plastic wrap and chill them for at least 30 minutes so the filling firms up. Then slice with a sharp serrated knife using a gentle sawing motion.
Spread the filling in an even layer all the way to the edges, roll the tortilla up tightly, and chill the rolls before slicing. If one starts to unroll, secure it with a toothpick.
Large or burrito sized flour tortillas are easiest to roll. Large tortillas make about 10 pinwheels each, and burrito sized tortillas make about 14 each.
More Easy Appetizers
- Crab Rangoon Pinwheels
- Jalapeno Popper Chicken Taquitos
- Bacon Pepper Jelly Cheese Cups
- Chicken Parmesan Meatball Subs on a Stick
Enjoy!
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 1 cup cream cheese (8 ounces, 1 brick, at room temperature)
- 2 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- 4 cups chicken (cooked and shredded, ½ rotisserie chicken)
- 6 slices bacon (cooked and chopped)
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded, or mozzarella)
- 3 green onions (chopped)
- 4 large flour tortillas (or 4 burrito sized tortillas)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, ranch seasoning, chicken, bacon, shredded cheese, and green onion. Mix until evenly combined.
- Divide the filling evenly between the tortillas. Use the back of a spoon to spread it into an even layer across each tortilla all the way to the edges.
- Roll each tortilla up tightly.
- Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 10 pieces for large tortillas, or 14 pieces for burrito-sized tortillas.
- Serve with ranch for dipping. Enjoy!
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