Description
Chicken Pinwheels bring delightful spirals of creamy, herbed goodness that make your appetizer table shine. Rolled with tender chicken, cream cheese, and fresh herbs, these bite-sized treats are perfect for parties and snacking moments that call for something special.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 large flour tortillas
Cheese and Herbs:
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Mix 2 cups shredded chicken, 8 oz softened cream cheese, ½ cup cheddar cheese, ¼ cup green onions, ¼ cup cilantro, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until the mixture becomes smooth and thoroughly blended.
- Place a 10-inch flour tortilla flat on your work surface and spread the chicken mixture evenly across the entire tortilla, making sure to cover every inch right to the edges.
- Roll the tortilla tightly from one end, creating a compact cylindrical shape that keeps the filling securely inside.
- Wrap the rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes at 40°F to help the pinwheel maintain its shape and make slicing easier.
- Remove plastic wrap and use a sharp knife to cut the chilled roll into 1-inch thick pinwheel slices, ensuring each cut is clean and precise.
- Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter, positioning them attractively with the swirled filling facing upward for visual appeal.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature to ensure a smooth, easy-to-spread filling that blends perfectly with the other ingredients.
- Experiment with different tortilla types like spinach or sun-dried tomato wraps to add extra color and subtle flavor variations.
- Use a serrated knife for clean, precise cuts that keep the pinwheels looking neat and professional without squishing the filling.
- Make these ahead of time and store wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator for up to two days, which actually helps the flavors meld together even more deliciously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg