Description
Easy no-bake Chicken Taco Pinwheels are a crowd-pleasing appetizer packed with rotisserie chicken, creamy cheese, and a hint of spice. These chilled tortilla roll-ups are perfect for parties, game days, or any occasion needing a quick and flavorful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup salsa (drained if watery)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1–2 tablespoons jalapeños, minced
- 1 dash hot sauce (optional)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 6 large burrito-size flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, salsa, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, hot sauce, taco seasoning, cilantro, and chopped chicken. Mix until well blended.
- Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface and spread approximately 1/6 of the mixture evenly across the entire surface.
- Roll the tortilla tightly from one edge to the other.
- Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap to help maintain shape.
- Place all wrapped tortillas in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour.
- When ready to serve, remove the plastic wrap, trim the ends of each tortilla roll, and slice each into 1-inch thick pinwheels.
- Arrange the chicken taco pinwheels on a platter and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a milder version, omit the jalapeños and hot sauce.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- Chilling the rolled tortillas is crucial for clean slicing.
- These pinwheels can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
- Store sliced pinwheels in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 3-4 pinwheels)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
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