Description
Mexican chicken pinwheels deliver a zesty party appetizer that brings smiles around any gathering. Packed with creamy cheese, tender chicken, and bold flavors, these little rolls disappear faster than you can slice them.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 Tyson Frozen Grilled & Ready Chicken Breasts
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 12 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- 8 taco-sized flour tortillas
- 10 ounces can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- Salsa
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Combine 2 shredded Tyson Frozen Grilled & Ready Chicken Breasts, 2 cups Mexican cheese blend, 12 oz softened cream cheese, ½ cup sour cream, 10 oz drained diced tomatoes with green chiles, 1 tsp minced garlic, and 1 cup chopped cilantro in a large mixing bowl until your ingredients create a smooth, consistent filling.
- Spread exactly ¼ cup of the chicken mixture across each of your 8 taco-sized flour tortillas, carefully leaving a 1-inch border around every tortilla’s edge to prevent overflow.
- Roll each tortilla tightly and smoothly, ensuring the filling stays compact inside the wrap without squeezing out the sides.
- Individually wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap, then refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes or up to 12 hours to help them firm up and hold their shape.
- Remove chilled tortilla rolls from refrigerator and slice each one into 1-inch thick pinwheel sections using a sharp kitchen knife with a clean, steady motion.
- Arrange pinwheel slices attractively on a serving platter, optionally garnishing with additional fresh chopped cilantro for color and flavor.
- Serve immediately with salsa, guacamole, or your favorite dipping sauce alongside the pinwheels for added enjoyment.
Notes
- Chill the rolled tortillas thoroughly to help them hold their shape and make slicing easier.
- For a low-carb version, swap flour tortillas with large lettuce leaves or low-carb tortilla alternatives.
- Drain tomatoes completely to prevent excess moisture from making the filling soggy.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like pepper jack or sharp cheddar for added flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg