Grandma’s Chicken & Bacon Roll-ups
Grandma always said that some of the best comfort food is the kind you can eat with your hands, and these Chicken & Bacon Roll Ups are the perfect proof. By rolling up tender chicken breast, smoky bacon, and a rich, creamy filling inside a soft wrap, you get a quick, easy dish that is just as perfect for a busy weeknight dinner as it is for a weekend game-day platter.
It is the ultimate savory, smoky, and creamy combination that will have everyone in the family reaching for “just one more” before the plate even hits the table.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You will love these chicken bacon roll ups because they pack a massive amount of savory flavor into a neat, easy-to-eat package. The combination of seasoned shredded chicken, salty bacon bits, and smooth, flavorful cheese wrapped up tight makes every single bite incredibly satisfying and delicious.
It is a completely low-stress, no-cook assembly recipe that you can whip up in minutes—especially if you use a rotisserie chicken shortcut! If you want to create a truly spectacular, comforting dinner spread, serve these smoky roll ups right alongside a warm bowl of my Grandma’s Chunky Chicken Noodle Soup!
Grandma’s Tips
Soften the Cream Cheese: To make sure your filling is perfectly smooth and spreads evenly without tearing your tortillas or wraps, let your cream cheese sit on the counter to soften completely before mixing. A warm, spreadable base makes assembling these a breeze.
Chill Before Slicing: Grandma’s absolute best secret for getting clean, beautiful rounds that don’t fall apart is to wrap the assembled roll ups tightly in plastic wrap and chill them in the fridge for at least an hour before slicing. This firms up the filling so your knife glides right through, creating perfect, neat pinwheels every time.
Keep the Bacon Crispy: For the best texture contrast against the creamy filling, make sure your bacon is fried up nice and crispy before you crumble it into the mix. This guarantees you get that signature, satisfying crunch in every single bite.
Grandma’s Chicken & Bacon Roll-ups
Equipment
- 1 knife
- 1 large bowl
- 1 large spoon
- plastic wrap
- 1 bowl
- 1 drainer
Ingredients
- 1 can (9 ¾ oz) chunk white chicken, drained
- 6 flour tortillas (8 inch) room temperature
- 1 cup salsa, divided
- 4 pieces ready to serve fully cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 carton (8 oz) spreadable garden vegetable cream cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl mix the chicken, ½ cup salsa and bacon, and cream cheese. Spread over the tortillas.
- Roll up tightly and wrap in the plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- just before serving, unwrap and cut the tortillas into 1-inch slices.
- Serve with the remaining salsa.
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What do you think?
Do you prefer to serve these roll ups cold as a refreshing finger food, or do you like to pop them in the oven for a few minutes to get them warm and melty? Let me know in the comments below if you added a splash of ranch seasoning or a handful of fresh green onions to your filling!
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