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Colorful chicken crack pinwheels with melted cheese and crispy bacon slices, sliced diagonally on a rustic wooden platter, garnished with chopped green onions, showcasing flaky layers and gooey cheese textures, styled casually with a neutral background.

Easy Crack Chicken Pinwheels

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Creamy, cheesy crack chicken combined with flaky puff pastry, rolled into pinwheels, baked to golden perfection—an irresistible appetizer for any gathering.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 16 pinwheels

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 8 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 packet pre-made puff pastry sheets (thawed)
  • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine cooked chicken, bacon, cream cheese, cheddar, ranch seasoning, and green onions.
  3. Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Spread the mixture evenly over the pastry, then roll tightly into a log.
  4. Slice the log into 1-inch thick pinwheels and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Brush with beaten egg and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crisp. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed for easy rolling.
  • You can substitute cooked turkey or ham for chicken.
  • Serve with extra ranch dressing or dipping sauces for added flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Carb, Keto

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
  • Calories: 180 Kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg