Best 6 Easy Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our easy and delectable Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels recipe. These crispy and flavorful pinwheels are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a game day gathering, a potluck party, or a quick and easy weeknight dinner. With a combination of tender chicken, gooey cheese, and a symphony of zesty seasonings, these pinwheels promise a burst of flavors in every bite. Our detailed recipe provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure your pinwheels turn out perfectly golden and irresistible. In addition to the classic Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels, we also offer three exciting variations to tantalize your taste buds: Spinach and Feta Pinwheels, BBQ Chicken and Bacon Pinwheels, and Veggie Supreme Pinwheels. Each variation is a unique culinary adventure, catering to different preferences and dietary choices. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a delicious expedition with our Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels and its delightful variations.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN TORTILLA PINWHEELS



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The classic party appetizer with a Southwest twist. These pretty Southwest Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels are made ahead and are waiting for you in the refrigerator to slice and serve at party time. A great addition to your appetizer menu at any time of year.

Provided by Valerie Brunmeier

Categories     Appetizer     Snack

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces Neufchatel (light) or regular cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons light sour cream
10 ounce can RoTel Tomatoes, drained slightly
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon all-purpose seasoning salt (like Lawry's Seasoned Salt)
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
5 green onions (thinly sliced)
2.25 ounce can chopped olives
1 jalapeno (seeded as desired and diced (optional))
2 cups cooked shredded chicken (I use rotisserie chicken)
5 large burrito size flour tortillas or wraps in assorted flavors

Steps:

  • Use a mixer to combine cream cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes, garlic, and seasonings. Use a spoon to stir in cheese, green onion, olives, jalapeno (if using), and shredded chicken.
  • Divide mixture between the tortillas, spreading out evenly leaving about a ½-inch border at the edge. Roll up tightly. Wrap rollups tightly in plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least an hour or until ready to serve.
  • Remove from refrigerator and use a sharp knife to slice into 2-inch pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Sodium 373 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

BUFFALO CHICKEN TORTILLA PINWHEELS RECIPE



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Provided by brandie

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup hot wing sauce or cayenne pepper sauce
1/4 cup blue cheese (crumbled)
1 cup colby-jack cheese (4 ounces, shredded)
1/4 cup green onions (finely chopped)
1 pound chicken breast (cooked and shredded)
5 large flour tortillas (approximately 10 1/2″ diameter)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese on low and add in sauce, blue cheese, colby-jack cheese, and green onions. Beat until blended.
  • Stir shredded chicken into mixture by hand.
  • Spread approximately 3/4 cup of mixture on top of one of the tortillas. Roll up tortilla tightly, but without shifting the mixture too much. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Place rolled tortillas on a place and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
  • Remove from refrigerator and unwrap. Slice each rolled tortillas in half and then each half into 3 slices, discarding ends. Place pinwheel slices on serving plate or tray.

CREAMY CHICKEN TORTILLA PINWHEELS



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Creamy Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels - these delicious, quick and easy appetizer bites are actually tortillas filled with cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, chicken, onion and parsley, seasoned with black pepper and garlic, then rolled up and sliced.

Provided by Draganas Sweet Spicy Kitchen

Categories     Appetizer

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups Shredded chicken
6 Burito sized flour tortillas
8 oz Cream cheese
1 cup Sour cream
1 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/3 cup Red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoon fresh Parsley, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
Ground Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a large dish combine cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, black pepper and salt and then stir in red onion, parsley, mozzarella cheese and shredded chicken.
  • Next, spread ⅙ of the filling over a tortilla roll it up and then wrap the tortilla with plastic wrap foliage.
  • Repeat the same procedure with the rest of the tortillas and filling.
  • Tortillas should be left in the fridge for a few hours, before serving and then sliced into ½ inch rings

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 15 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 156 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

APPETIZER TORTILLA PINWHEELS



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A friend gave me this recipe, and whenever I serve these tortilla pinwheel sandwiches, people ask me for the recipe, too! The cream cheese pinwheels can be made ahead of time and sliced just before serving, leaving you time for other last-minute party preparations. -Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, well drained
1/2 cup chopped green onions
Garlic powder to taste
Seasoned salt to taste
5 flour tortillas (10 inches)
Salsa, optional

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, cheese and sour cream until blended. Stir in olives, green chiles, green onions and seasonings., Spread over tortillas; roll up tightly. Wrap each in plastic, twisting ends to seal; refrigerate several hours., Unwrap. Cut into 1/2- to 3/4-in. slices, using a serrated knife. If desired, serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

QUICK TORTILLA PINWHEELS



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Prepare these easy, cheesy rollups several days in advance if desired. Serve with your choice of mild or hot salsa or picante sauce. -Barbara Keith, Faucett, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sour cream
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper
8 to 10 flour tortillas (8 inches), room temperature
Salsa or picante sauce

Steps:

  • Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl. Spread on 1 side of each tortilla and roll up tightly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Slice into 1-in. pieces. Serve with salsa or picante sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

EASY CHEESY CHICKEN TORTILLA PINWHEELS



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These are great to take to a party because they're pretty and yummy! The chicken makes them a little more filling than the ones made with just cream cheese. You can make them a day or two ahead and take them unsliced if you like, finishing them up in your host's kitchen. Or you can slice them just before you leave and arrange...

Provided by Janice Bartholome

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 8 oz. pkg cream cheese, room temp.
1 12 oz. can(s) chicken, well-drained
1 4 oz. can(s) diced green chilies, well-drained
1 4 oz. can(s) black olives, well-drained, chopped
1 4 oz. jar(s) pimientos, well-drained (optional)
2 or 3 green onions, chopped, including tops (optional)
garlic salt (or regular) and pepper, to taste
5 or 6 10" flour tortillas, room temp. (thicker tortillas resist sogginess better)
1 c cheddar cheese, shredded (or whatever cheese you prefer)

Steps:

  • 1. Blend first four ingredients and half the pimientos together. Use a food processor to really make it easy, but don't over-process. Just pulse as you add each ingredient. Add the rest of the pimientos and the green onion and pulse a couple of times, but you want them to show-for some color-so don't overdo it. Season with garlic salt and/or salt and pepper. *The pimientos give the mixture a distinctive, slightly spicy flavor, so you might want to use less or substitute something else, like chopped tomatoes or red bell pepper, for color.
  • 2. Lay out a piece of Saran Wrap on a flat surface and put one tortilla in the middle. Put a scoop of the chicken mixture in the middle of the tortilla and spread it out pretty thinly, staying at least ½-inch away from the edge and 1-inch away from the edge farthest from you. Sprinkle lightly with shredded cheese. Roll the tortilla away from you, beginning by tucking the first edge in pretty small but then just roll firmly, not squeezing or getting it too tight. Avoid oozing. (Assume that your first tortilla will be for you and your helper to eat! ;-) By the second try, you'll have the hang of it!) Roll the tortilla into the piece of Saran Wrap and twist the ends of the wrap to keep it from drying out. When you've used all the filling, you and your helper get to lick the bowl! Then put your tortilla rolls in the refrigerator for AT LEAST two hours to get firm. (You can make these a day or two before and slice them right before the party.)
  • 3. When you're ready to serve, slice the tortilla rolls into bite-sized pinwheels, about 1" wide. Use a really sharp knife so you don't flatten the pinwheels. A serrated knife, like a bread knife, works best. The ends of the rolls will be ugly, so discard those. (Yeah, right! ;-), you know where to throw them, right?) arrange the pinwheels on a plate with a little fresh parsley or lettuce leaves before serving. Makes about 50 1" pinwheels. This recipe is really adaptable. Use ingredients you like or that you have on hand. Leave out the chicken and just use the cream cheese-really good! Or use ham instead of the chicken, or lay thin-sliced luncheon meat on top of the cream cheese. It's hard to mess them up.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of tortillas for different flavors and textures. You can use flour tortillas, corn tortillas, or even whole wheat tortillas.
  • Be sure to shred the chicken finely so that it distributes evenly throughout the pinwheels.
  • Add your favorite seasonings to the chicken to give it extra flavor. You can use chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, or paprika.
  • Use a variety of cheeses for different flavors and textures. You can use cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, or mozzarella cheese.
  • Be sure to spread the cheese evenly across the tortillas so that each bite has plenty of cheese.
  • You can add other ingredients to the pinwheels, such as cooked vegetables, beans, or rice.
  • Be sure to roll the tortillas tightly so that the filling doesn't fall out.
  • If you are making the pinwheels ahead of time, be sure to wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and store them in the refrigerator.
  • You can bake the pinwheels in the oven or cook them in a skillet.
  • Serve the pinwheels with your favorite dipping sauce, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Cheesy chicken tortilla pinwheels are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or game day. You can customize them to your own taste by using different types of tortillas, cheeses, and fillings. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, give cheesy chicken tortilla pinwheels a try.

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