Description
These Mexican Chicken Pinwheels are the perfect party appetizer or easy snack. Creamy and flavorful, these tortilla roll-ups are filled with shredded chicken, cheese, beans, and veggies, all seasoned with zesty taco flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Pinwheels:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a large bowl, prepare the filling: Mix cream cheese, shredded cheddar, taco seasoning, and cilantro. Add chicken, black beans, corn, bell pepper, and green onions. Stir well.
- Assemble the pinwheels: Divide filling among tortillas, spread evenly. Roll each tightly, wrap in plastic, refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Serve: Slice into 1-inch pinwheels and enjoy!
Notes
- Make ahead and refrigerate for convenience.
- For added spice, include jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Try using whole wheat or spinach tortillas for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pinwheels
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
