Chicken Taco Pinwheels
Chicken Taco Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken, cooked
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, from a block
- 1/4 cup chunky salsa
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 ounce taco seasoning mix, 1 packet
- 8 flour tortillas, large (burrito size)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, chunky salsa, shredded Mexican blend cheese, and the entire packet of taco seasoning mix.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Using a sturdy fork or a spoon, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together until a uniform, well-combined filling is achieved. Ensure the cream cheese is fully incorporated and there are no large lumps.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean work surface. Spoon approximately 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture onto the tortilla and spread it evenly across the entire surface, leaving a small border (about 1/2 inch) around the edges.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Carefully and tightly roll the tortilla from one edge to the other, forming a compact log. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Using a serrated knife, slice each rolled tortilla log into individual pinwheels, approximately 1-inch thick. Arrange the finished Chicken Taco Pinwheels on a serving platter or in an airtight container for storage.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chicken Taco Pinwheels
- 2 cups shredded chicken, cooked
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, from a block
- 1/4 cup chunky salsa
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 ounce taco seasoning mix, 1 packet
- 8 flour tortillas, large (burrito size)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, chunky salsa, shredded Mexican blend cheese, and the entire packet of taco seasoning mix.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Using a sturdy fork or a spoon, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together until a uniform, well-combined filling is achieved. Ensure the cream cheese is fully incorporated and there are no large lumps.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean work surface. Spoon approximately 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture onto the tortilla and spread it evenly across the entire surface, leaving a small border (about 1/2 inch) around the edges.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Carefully and tightly roll the tortilla from one edge to the other, forming a compact log. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Using a serrated knife, slice each rolled tortilla log into individual pinwheels, approximately 1-inch thick. Arrange the finished Chicken Taco Pinwheels on a serving platter or in an airtight container for storage.
⏱️ 5 min