Description
These Mexican chicken pinwheels bring together tender rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, salsa, and melted cheddar wrapped in soft tortillas for the ultimate party appetizer. They’re quick to make, packed with zesty flavor, and slice up perfectly for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Creamy Components:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup salsa
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Combine 2 cups shredded chicken, 1 cup softened cream cheese, 1 cup salsa, 1 cup cheddar cheese, and ½ cup green onions in a mixing bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Lay out a large flour tortilla on a clean surface and spread the chicken mixture evenly, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully roll the tortilla tightly from one end to the other, ensuring the filling stays compact and contained.
- Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap, creating a secure seal to maintain shape.
- Chill the wrapped tortillas in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to help them set and make slicing easier.
- Remove the plastic wrap and slice each roll into 1-inch thick pinwheels using a sharp knife.
- Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter, presenting them with the swirled filling facing upward for an appealing presentation.
Notes
- Refrigerating the rolled tortillas helps them hold their shape and makes slicing easier, so don’t skip this chilling step.
- For a lighter version, swap regular cream cheese for reduced-fat and use whole wheat tortillas to boost nutrition.
- Spice lovers can add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the chicken mixture for extra kick.
- These pinwheels are perfect for make-ahead appetizers and stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to two days when wrapped tightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg