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Easy Chicken Taco Pinwheels

These Easy Chicken Taco Pinwheels are a fun and flavorful treat perfect for gatherings. With a creamy chicken and cheese filling, they’re customizable to suit any taste!

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 48 pinwheels 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
  • 2/3 cup thick salsa or picante sauce (mild, medium, or hot)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
  • 23 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 6 extra-large burrito-size tortillas
  • Optional for serving: salsa, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole

Instructions

  • Whip cream cheese, salsa, sour cream, taco seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and lemon pepper until smooth.
  • Gently fold in chicken, cheddar cheese, green onion, and cilantro.
  • Lay tortillas flat; spread mixture, leaving a 1/2 inch border.
  • Roll tortillas tightly from the widest side; seal seam side down.
  • Wrap rolled tortillas in plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours.
  • Slice into 8 pinwheels and serve with optional dips.

Notes

Using fresh chicken enhances flavor; rotisserie chicken is a great time-saving alternative.
Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for easy mixing.
Chill the pinwheels longer for improved flavor melding.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 390
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 15
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 8
  • Cholesterol: 35