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Crispy One-Bowl Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels

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These crispy one-bowl chicken bacon ranch pinwheels are an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer combining savory chicken, bacon, and creamy ranch in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for potlucks, game days, or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled (Applewood smoked recommended)
  • ½ cup ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
  • ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
  • 2 shallots, finely diced and caramelized
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled. Save some bacon fat for caramelizing shallots.
  3. Caramelize the diced shallots in bacon fat or butter over low heat for 5-7 minutes until soft and golden brown. Stir frequently and set aside to cool.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, caramelized shallots, ranch dressing, cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and evenly distributed.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, gently roll the thawed puff pastry sheet to smooth creases and slightly enlarge it to about 12×10 inches (30×25 cm). Keep chilled if it softens too much.
  6. Spread the chicken bacon ranch filling evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a ½-inch border on all sides.
  7. Starting from the longer edge, roll the pastry into a tight log. Slice into 12 even pinwheels about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick each using a sharp knife.
  8. Place the pinwheels cut side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
  10. Let the pinwheels rest on a cooling rack for 5 minutes before serving to maintain crispiness.

Notes

Do not overfill the pastry to prevent bursting during baking. Keep puff pastry cold for flaky, crispy layers. Use a sharp knife for clean slices. Check oven at 18 minutes to avoid overbaking. Pinwheels can be prepared ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking. Freeze unbaked pinwheels individually for longer storage and bake from frozen adding a few extra minutes.

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