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Avocado Chicken Bacon Pinwheels

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Enjoy delicious pinwheels packed with creamy avocado, juicy chicken, and crisp bacon, rolled in soft tortillas for the perfect party bite or lunch snack. This easy-to-make American-style dish combines fresh cilantro, red onion, and smooth cream cheese for added flavor and texture. Simple to prepare, these bite-sized rounds are ideal for gatherings, quick meals, or on-the-go eats. You can adjust fillings—swap chicken for turkey or tofu and add jalapeños for heat. Serve chilled or at room temperature with salsa or ranch dip, and they keep fresh in the fridge for up to 24 hours. A delightful, protein-filled option with a gluten-free tweak available!

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Updated on Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:31:00 GMT
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A flavorful, protein-packed snack featuring creamy avocado, tender chicken, and crispy bacon rolled in a soft tortilla: perfect for parties, lunches, or on the go bites.

I first made these pinwheels for a family game night, and they disappeared faster than anything else on the table. The bacon and creamy avocado make every bite irresistible.

Ingredients

  • Cooked chicken breast: 2 cups, shredded or diced
  • Bacon: 6 slices, cooked and crumbled
  • Ripe avocado: 1 large, peeled, pitted, and diced
  • Red onion: 1/4 cup, finely chopped
  • Fresh cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped
  • Cream cheese: 4 oz (115 g), softened
  • Flour tortillas: 4 large (10 inch: use gluten free if needed)
  • Lime juice: 1 tbsp
  • Garlic powder: 1/2 tsp
  • Salt: 1/2 tsp
  • Black pepper: 1/4 tsp

Instructions

Mash avocado:
In a medium bowl, mash the avocado with lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until mostly smooth.
Mix in cream cheese:
Mix in the softened cream cheese until well combined.
Add protein and veggies:
Add the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, red onion, and cilantro. Stir gently to combine.
Spread mixture on tortillas:
Lay out the tortillas. Spread 1/4 of the mixture evenly onto each tortilla, leaving a 1 inch border.
Roll tortillas:
Tightly roll up each tortilla.
Wrap and chill:
Wrap the rolls in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes to set.
Slice and serve:
Slice each roll into 1 inch pinwheels. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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My kids love helping with rolling up the tortillas, and these pinwheels always make for a fun, shareable snack during Sunday family picnics.

Required Tools

Medium mixing bowl, spoon or spatula, chef’s knife, cutting board, plastic wrap

Allergen Information

Contains: dairy (cream cheese): wheat (tortillas): egg (if present in tortillas): for gluten free: use certified gluten free tortillas: check packaged ingredients for allergens

Nutritional Information

Per serving: calories: 340: total fat: 19 g: carbohydrates: 24 g: protein: 19 g

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This snack is perfect for sharing and guaranteed crowd pleasing. Enjoy chilled or bring along for quick lunches and parties!

Avocado Chicken Bacon Pinwheels

Soft tortillas filled with avocado, juicy chicken, and bacon make a savory, protein-rich snack for any time.

Prep Time
20 mins
Time to Cook
15 mins
Overall Time
35 mins
Authored by Clara

Recipe Type Retro American Dishes

Skill Level Required Easy

Cuisine Type American

Recipe Output 4 Number of Portions

Dietary Needs None specified

The Ingredients You'll Need

Protein

01 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or finely diced
02 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Vegetables

01 1 large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
02 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
03 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Dairy

01 4 ounces cream cheese, softened

Pantry

01 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch; substitute gluten-free tortillas if needed)
02 1 tablespoon lime juice
03 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
04 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 01

Prepare Avocado Base: Mash the diced avocado in a medium bowl with lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until mostly smooth.

Step 02

Incorporate Cream Cheese: Blend in softened cream cheese until the mixture forms a creamy consistency.

Step 03

Combine Protein and Vegetables: Add shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped red onion, and cilantro to the avocado mixture; fold gently to integrate ingredients evenly.

Step 04

Layer Tortillas: Arrange tortillas on a clean surface and evenly spread one-fourth of the filling over each, maintaining a 1-inch margin at the edges.

Step 05

Form Rolls: Roll up each tortilla tightly to enclose the filling.

Step 06

Chill Rolls: Wrap the rolled tortillas individually with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to set.

Step 07

Cut and Serve Pinwheels: Slice each chilled roll into 1-inch pieces; arrange pinwheels on a platter and serve cold or at room temperature.

Tools You'll Need

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Plastic wrap

Allergy Information

Review each ingredient to identify allergens and consult an expert if needed.
  • Contains dairy (cream cheese), wheat (flour tortillas), and egg (if present in tortillas).
  • For gluten-free diets, use certified gluten-free tortillas and verify ingredient packaging for allergens.

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

Keep in mind these details are for general guidance and shouldn't replace professional advice.
  • Caloric Content: 340
  • Fats: 19 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 24 grams
  • Proteins: 19 grams