Description
Savory chicken taco pinwheels deliver a zesty Mexican-inspired appetizer packed with bold flavors and creamy textures. Party guests will love these compact, colorful roll-ups that blend spicy chicken, cream cheese, and fresh herbs into one irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
- 1 cup (226 g) cooked, shredded chicken
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (56 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream
- 2 tbsps taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup (40 g) diced green onions
- ¼ cup (40 g) diced red bell pepper (optional)
- ¼ cup (15 g) chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Creamy Filling Preparation: Blend cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning until uniformly smooth and well-incorporated.
- Ingredient Integration: Fold shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, green onions, red bell pepper, and cilantro into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution of all components.
- Tortilla Assembly: Generously spread the prepared filling across each tortilla, maintaining a consistent layer from edge to edge.
- Rolling and Chilling: Tightly roll the tortillas into compact cylinders, secure each with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for minimum 60 minutes to allow flavors to meld and filling to set firmly.
- Serving Preparation: After chilling, unwrap pinwheels and slice into bite-sized rounds, presenting a colorful and flavorful appetizer or snack with vibrant Mexican-inspired flavors.
Notes
- Allow cream cheese to reach room temperature for smoother, easier mixing and preventing lumps in the filling.
- Pat chicken and vegetables dry to prevent soggy tortillas and ensure a crisp, tight roll.
- Swap cheddar with pepper jack for extra heat or use a blend of cheeses for more complex flavor profiles.
- These pinwheels can be made 1-2 days in advance, making them perfect for meal prep or party planning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg