Avocado Chicken Bacon Pinwheels (Printable)

Creamy avocado, chicken, and bacon wrapped in tortillas for a flavorful snack or party appetizer.

# What you'll need:

→ Protein

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

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Dairy

06 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened

→ Pantry

07 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch; or use gluten-free tortillas as needed)
08 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl, mash the diced avocado with lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until mostly smooth.
02 - Add the softened cream cheese to the avocado mixture and mix thoroughly until evenly blended.
03 - Gently fold in the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped red onion, and cilantro until just combined.
04 - Lay out the tortillas. Evenly spread one-fourth of the filling over each, leaving a 1-inch margin around the edges.
05 - Tightly roll up each filled tortilla into a compact log.
06 - Wrap each roll securely in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
07 - Using a sharp knife, slice the chilled rolls into 1-inch pinwheel rounds. Serve cold or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick to prepare and always a hit at gatherings
  • Great option for lunchboxes or on-the-go snacks
  • Protein-packed with balanced flavors
  • Naturally gluten-free with the right tortillas
02 -
  • High in protein and satisfying while still feeling light
  • Customizable for different dietary needs including gluten-free
  • Make ahead friendly and easy to transport
03 -
  • Always sample your avocado before mashing. A bitter or underripe one will affect the whole recipe
  • Room temperature cream cheese ensures that your filling comes together without lumps
  • If taking these on the go wrap each sliced pinwheel in parchment paper for easy finger food with zero mess
  • Letting the rolls rest longer in the refrigerator helps them slice even cleaner and holds the swirl shape
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