Easy Chicken Taco Pinwheels Recipe
These Easy Chicken Taco Pinwheels are a delicious and fun appetizer or snack, combining creamy seasoned cream cheese, tender chicken, sharp cheddar, and fresh herbs rolled up in large tortillas. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, they require no cooking beyond mixing and chilling, making them simple to prepare and crowd-pleasing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 48 pinwheels (8 per tortilla, 6 tortillas total) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup thick salsa or picante sauce (mild, medium, or hot based on preference)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
- 2–3 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped green onion
- 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
Assembly
- 6 extra large burrito size tortillas
Optional for Serving
- Salsa
- Pico de gallo
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture: Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, whip together the softened cream cheese, salsa, sour cream, taco seasoning, salt, granulated garlic, and lemon pepper until fully blended and creamy.
- Add chicken and other mix-ins: Add the chopped cooked chicken, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, green onions, and cilantro to the cream cheese mixture. Fold and mix by hand until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Spread mixture on tortillas: Lay the burrito-sized tortillas flat on a clean surface. Divide the cream cheese and chicken mixture evenly among the tortillas, spreading it out to cover each one completely but leaving about a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
- Roll and chill: Starting from the widest side, tightly roll each tortilla into a log shape, making sure the seam side is down. Shape the rolls evenly by hand, then wrap each tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to firm up.
- Slice into pinwheels: Just before serving, unwrap the tortillas and use a sharp knife to cut each rolled tortilla into 8 evenly sized pinwheels.
- Serve: Arrange the pinwheels on a platter and serve immediately with optional dips such as salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo, or sour cream for dipping.
Notes
- You can customize the salsa heat level to mild, medium, or hot based on preference.
- Use rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
- For best results, chill the pinwheels overnight so they hold their shape when sliced.
- These pinwheels can be made ahead and refrigerated for several hours before serving.
- Try adding other mix-ins like diced jalapeños or black olives for extra flavor.
- Use gluten-free tortillas if needed for a gluten-free version.
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