Dill Pickle Ranch Chicken Pinwheels (Print Version)

Savory chicken pinwheels with creamy ranch, dill pickles, and fresh herbs for a tasty lunch treat.

# Components:

→ Chicken Mixture

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, finely shredded
02 - 4 ounces softened cream cheese
03 - 1/4 cup ranch dressing
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried dill
05 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Pickles & Veggies

09 - 1/2 cup dill pickles, finely diced
10 - 1/4 cup green onions, finely sliced
11 - 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced (optional)

→ Assembly

12 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
13 - 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, chopped dill, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until the ingredients are smooth and thoroughly blended.
02 - Gently fold in the diced dill pickles, sliced green onions, and diced red bell pepper (if using). Stir until evenly distributed throughout the chicken mixture.
03 - Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread approximately one-quarter of the chicken mixture evenly over the tortilla, ensuring a 1/2-inch border is left around the edges.
04 - Arrange a layer of fresh baby spinach leaves evenly over the chicken mixture spread on the tortilla.
05 - Starting from one edge, tightly roll the filled tortilla all the way to the other side.
06 - Repeat the filling, spinach layering, and rolling process for the remaining tortillas.
07 - Wrap each rolled tortilla securely in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow the pinwheels to set for cleaner slicing. This step is optional but recommended.
08 - Unwrap the chilled tortillas. Slice each rolled tortilla into 1-inch thick pinwheels.
09 - Serve the pinwheels chilled, or portion them for lunchboxes.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 20 minutes with zero cooking time
  • Perfect for meal prep and lunchboxes
  • Uses simple ingredients you likely have on hand
  • Customizable with your favorite add ins
02 -
  • Each serving provides 22 grams of satisfying protein
  • Perfect for meal prep that stays fresh for days
  • Completely customizable to your taste preferences
03 -
  • Always bring cream cheese to room temperature before mixing for the smoothest texture.
  • Pat your chicken dry with paper towels before shredding to prevent excess moisture from making your filling runny.
  • When slicing pinwheels use a serrated knife with a gentle sawing motion rather than pressing down which can squish your beautiful creation.

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