Easy Chicken Taco Pinwheels
These Chicken Taco Pinwheels are perfect for parties, picnics, and quick snacks. Filled with creamy, zesty chicken and cheese, they’ll disappear in no time.
Equipment
- electric mixer
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 8 oz blocks cream cheese (softened)
- 2/3 cup thick salsa or picante sauce (Use mild, medium or hot, your preference)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
- 2-3 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped green onion
- 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
- 6 extra large burrito size tortillas
- salsa, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole for serving (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer on medium-high whip together the cream cheese, salsa, sour cream, taco seasoning, salt, garlic and lemon pepper until fully blended.
- To the bowl add chicken, cheese, green onion and cilantro. Mix until evenly distributed by hand.
- Lay the tortillas on a flat surface. Divide the mixture among the tortillas spreading the cream cheese mixture evenly leaving a 1/2 inch order all around.
- Begin to roll starting with the widest side ending seam side down. Shape evenly by hand. Wrap each tortilla in plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Just before serving use a sharp knife to slice each tortilla into 8 even pinwheels.
- Serve immediately with a side of salsa, guacamole or pico de gallo for dipping.