Description
Creamy Chicken Taco Pinwheels are a no-fuss, no-cook party food packed with rotisserie chicken, cheese, and a mild spicy kick. These chilled tortilla roll-ups are bold, flavorful, and easy to prepare, perfect for game day, potlucks, or any gathering.
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 the rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap to help maintain shape.
- Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Place all wrapped tortillas in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Remove plastic wrap, trim the ends of each roll, and slice each roll into 1-inch thick pinwheels.
- Arrange the chicken taco pinwheel appetizers on a platter and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a milder version, reduce or omit the jalapeños and hot sauce.
- Pre-shredded cheese is fine, but freshly shredded cheese can offer a creamier consistency.
- Ensure a thin, even layer of filling for easier rolling and better spirals.
- Use a sharp knife for clean slices.
- These pinwheels can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
- Store rolled and wrapped pinwheels in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Avoid freezing as cream cheese and tortillas can become soggy upon thawing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (approximate)
- Calories: 180 kcal