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Ultimate Chicken Taco Mexican Pinwheels

These pinwheels are a crowd-pleasing snack combining chicken, cream cheese, and zesty taco flavors, perfect for gatherings or busy days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded You can use rotisserie chicken or canned chicken.
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 1 cup salsa You can swap salsa for guacamole for variation.
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
Base Ingredients
  • 4 large flour tortillas For a healthier option, use whole wheat tortillas.
  • to taste Chopped green onions For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, salsa, and taco seasoning until well combined.
  2. Spread the mixture evenly over each tortilla.
  3. Roll each tortilla tightly to form a pinwheel.
  4. Slice the pinwheels into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Arrange on a serving platter and garnish with chopped green onions.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

These pinwheels can be served on their own or with additional salsa or guacamole for dipping. They are perfect for parties, picnics, or game day events. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.