Crack Chicken Pinwheels

Try these delicious and addictive Crack Chicken Pinwheels for your next party, snack, lunch, or gathering! Filled with a savory cream cheese and chicken mixture, these pinwheels are sure to be a crowd favorite.

Have you tried Crack Chicken? If not, I have both an Instant Pot Crack Chicken and Slow Cooker Crack Chicken on my blog that you simply MUST try! It is a creamy, cheesy, ranch seasoned chicken recipe perfect for serving in wraps, sandwiches, sliders, or simply on it’s own! This chicken pinwheels recipe takes the classic crack chicken recipe and turns it into an appetizer, snack, game day, or on the go option using flour tortillas.

Ingredients Needed to make Easy Crack Chicken Pinwheels

Below is a brief overview of each ingredient needed to make this recipe for chicken pinwheels. To see printable recipe card with exact amounts, scroll to the bottom of this post.

• Cream Cheese– you’ll need one package cream cheese, soften before using so it spreads over the tortillas easily.
• Ranch Seasoning Mix– any brand of Ranch seasoning works, I love using Hidden Valley.
• Cheese– you’ll need shredded Cheddar cheese, freshly shredded is best versus the pre-shredded bags.
• Bacon– cooked and crumbled. To save time, you can also use bacon bits.
• Green Onions– freshly chopped, adds lots of flavor.
• Chicken– you’ll need cooked and shredded or chopped chicken for this recipe. For an added shortcut, you can use Rotisserie chicken or canned chicken.
• Tortillas– look for the burrito sized tortillas as they are large enough to roll and slice into the pinwheels.

How to make this Crack Chicken Pinwheels Recipe

1. In a large mixing bowl, use a fork to smash the softened cream cheese around the bottom of your bowl.
2. Add in the ranch seasoning mix, shredded cheese, bacon, green onions, and shredded chicken. Fold the ingredients together until well combined.
3. Take the large flour tortillas and spread ¼ of the chicken mixture evenly onto each one. Leave about 1 inch around the edge of the tortillas.
4. Carefully roll the tortillas tightly and place onto a plate. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least one hour.
5. Slice into 1 ½ inch slices on a cutting board and serve! Enjoy!

Variations of this Chicken Pinwheel Recipe

• Flavored tortillas- for more flavor, feel free to use any flavor tortilla. We have used spinach tortillas and they are delicious.
• When serving, if you’re a Ranch lover, you can serve these roll up’s with some Ranch dressing to dip them into.
• If you prefer enjoying as a main dish, simply cut the tortillas into two pieces per tortilla roll and serve as a chicken bacon wrap.
• For added flavor, feel free to use half the cream cheese and add in ½ cup mayonnaise in it’s place. It would end up being ½ cup mayonnaise with 4 ounces cream cheese.
• If you want to serve these crispy and warn, you can place in the air fryer. Spritz them with a little oil and place in air fryer at 370 degrees for about 5 minutes. This should get them warm, melty, and add a slight crispness to them.

How to store these easy chicken pinwheels

• Keep leftover pinwheels in an airtight storage container or bag in your refrigerator up to 4 days. Unfortunately, they do not freeze well due to the cream cheese, so it is not recommended.
• To make in advance, you can prepare these cracked chicken pinwheels up to 2 days in advance and store in fridge until ready to serve.

More Appetizer Recipes to try

• Mexican Burrito Roll Up’s– creamy, cheesy refried bean fillings wrapped in tortillas and cut into bite-sized treats. Enjoy them with salsa for a burst of flavor or savor them as standalone delight, suitable for any occasion.
• Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders– the ultimate comfort food that packs a punch of flavor in every bite! These mini sandwiches combine tender shredded chicken, zesty ranch dressing, smoky bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, all nestled between soft Hawaiian rolls.
• Mexican Street Corn Dip– the perfect party appetizer! Made with sweet corn, spices, cream cheese and creamy cotija cheese, it's sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
• Fried Pickle Dip– creamy, tangy, and crunchy, it's a crowd favorite!
• Ranch Chicken Roll Ups– quick to prepare, making them a great lunch, dinner, or on the go snack! Serve with a side salad and you have a full meal!
• Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels– quick and easy using puff pastry dough, these pinwheels are party favorite!

Crack Chicken Recipes to try

Love Crack Chicken? Here are some more variations to try:

• Instant Pot Crack Chicken Pasta
• Crack Chicken Bubble Up Bake
• Creamy Crack Chicken Sliders
• Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
• Instant Pot Crack Chicken