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Taco Chicken Pinwheels
Easy Taco Chicken Pinwheels are going to be your new favorite appetizer! They are loaded with chicken, bell pepper, green onion and cilantro. All rolled up with taco-seasoned cream cheese spread to hold it together. Perfect for the holidays or a Super Bowl party!
Prep Time
10 mins
Chill time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 507 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese at room temp
- 2-4 tbsp Sriracha sauce or to taste
- 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large burrito-size tortillas
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and finely chopped
- 4 green onions finely sliced
- a handful of fresh cilantro finely chopped
- Optional: lime wedges to serve
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add the cream cheese, Sriracha, cooked chicken and cheese.
- Season with the taco seasoning, plus salt and pepper to your taste and mix well to combine.
- Lay a tortilla on a clean platter or chopping board and spread with 1/4 of the chicken mixture. Sprinkle with the finely chopped bell pepper, green onions and cilantro.
- Roll tight and shape by hand, then wrap each in cling film. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Use a very sharp chef's knife to slice into 1 inch pinwheels.
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Notes
- You can make these pinwheels up to a day in advance. Just leave wrapped tightly in the plastic wrap and slice right before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
507kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
1552mg
(65%)
Potassium
399mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1922IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
221mg
(22%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 507
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 507kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1552mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 399mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1922IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 221mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.