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Chicken Taco Mexican Pinwheels

A creamy filling made with chicken taco flavors is spread over a soft flour tortilla and rolled up to make the most delicious Mexican pinwheels ever!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 80 pinwheels
Calories: 40 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 12 oz cream cheese, softened to room temp (my packages are 8oz, so I used a package and a half)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded chicken **see recipe notes below
  • 1.5 Tbsp taco seasoning (choose your favorite)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
  • 10 oz can of diced tomatoes with green chiles, very well drained
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic, finely minced
  • 5 green onions, sliced thinly
  • 3/4 - 1 cup cilantro, chopped finely (adjust to your tastes)
  • 8 burrito sized flour tortillas
  • fresh minced cilantro, for garnish optional

Instructions

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  1. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl, stirring until well combined.
  2. Lay flour tortilla down on work surface and spread about 1/4 cup (amount will vary from person to person) evenly over the tortilla, leaving a 1/2 - 1 inch border all around.
  3. Start at the bottom of the tortilla (closest to you), and roll up tightly towards the top, like a cigar.  Place roll seam side down on prepared pan.
  4. Repeat with remaining tortillas and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes to several hours to chill and firm up.
  5. Use a sharp, serrated knife to slice roll into 1 inch pinwheels and serve.

Notes

  • SHREDDED CHICKEN RECOMMENDATIONS:
  • Recipe preparation time does not count chilling time, as that will vary from person to person.
  • If you have leftover filling, it can be frozen (in a sealed bag or airtight container) for up to 2 months
  • Tequila Lime Chicken - cook as directed, then shred (this gives the best flavor)
  • Leftover cooked chicken from another recipe
  • Rotisserie chicken 
  • Canned chicken (this is the easiest option, but not the best flavor)

Nutrition Information

Calories 40kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 64mg (3%) Potassium 31mg (1%) Vitamin A 95IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 80pinwheels

Amount Per Serving

Calories 40

% Daily Value*

Calories 40kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 64mg 3%
Potassium 31mg 1%
Vitamin A 95IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.