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Recipe: Chicken Taco Mexican Pinwheels


  • Author: Emma Skillet
  • Total Time: 40 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 Servings 1x

Description

Creamy taco-seasoned chicken roll-ups with Rotel, cheese, green onions, and cilantro. The ultimate party food, easy appetizers, and quick bites.


Ingredients

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  • 12 oz cream cheese, softened to room temp
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 1.5 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
  • 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles, very well drained
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic, finely minced
  • 5 green onions, sliced thinly
  • 3/4 to 1 cup cilantro, chopped finely
  • 8 burrito sized flour tortillas
  • Fresh minced cilantro, for garnish optional

Instructions

  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 evenly over the tortilla, leaving a 1/2 to 1 inch border all around.
  3. Start at the bottom of the tortilla and roll up tightly towards the top. Place roll seam side down.
  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

  • Drain Rotel extremely well to prevent soggy pinwheels.
  • For the cleanest slices, chill longer and use a serrated knife, wiping between cuts.
  • Rotisserie chicken is the fastest option for quick bites and easy appetizers.a
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: Chill time: 30 minutes to 4 hours
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 Pinwheels
  • Calories: 300kcal
  • Fat: 25g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Protein: 16g

Keywords: Chicken Taco Mexican Pinwheels