Looking for an insanely delicious appetizer that everyone will love, comes together quickly, and still packs a punch?
You have to try these Easy Mexican Chicken Pinwheels! Filled with juicy shredded chicken, gooey melted cheese, tangy tomatoes, and herbs, all rolled up in soft flour tortillas, they’re bite-sized morsels of pure Tex-Mex goodness.
Make a batch of these chicken pinwheels for your next party, potluck, or Taco Tuesday dinner and watch them disappear in no time.
The best part? They’re so easy to make using shortcut ingredients, but you’d never guess that when you look at their amazing flavor.
Mix, roll, cool, slice, and serve for the perfect sharing snack or appetizer that everyone will love!
What makes these Mexican pinwheels so irresistible:
Insanely delicious combination of flavors and textures in every bite
Packed with protein from chicken and cheese to keep you satisfied
Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients
Can be made ahead for easy entertaining
Fun, portable appetizer that you can hold in your hand That both kids and adults will love
Highly customizable with your favorite Mexican-inspired ingredients
Key ingredients you’ll need:
Cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or grilled works great)
Mexican shredded cheese mix
Soft taco-sized flour tortillas
Cream cheese
Sour cream
Canned diced tomatoes with green peppers
Minced garlic
Fresh cilantro
How to make easy Mexican chicken rolls:
Mix together the shredded chicken, cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, canned tomatoes, garlic, and cilantro until well combined.
Spread about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture evenly over each flour tortilla, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Roll each tortilla tightly. Wrap each one individually in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to overnight.
Once firm, use a sharp knife to slice each roll into 1-inch-thick pinwheel rounds.
Arrange the pinwheels on a platter, garnish with additional cilantro if desired, and serve with desired dipping sauces such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Pro Tips for Perfect Pinwheels:
Use a rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked grilled chicken for an easy shortcut.
Make sure the diced tomatoes are well drained so the filling isn’t too wet.
Refrigerate the rolled tortillas for at least 30 minutes to firm up before slicing.
Keep the rolls refrigerated until ready to serve for best slicing and presentation. Switch up the filling with black beans, corn, jalapeños, or other favorite taco toppings.
Have a variety of dips on hand, such as salsa, guacamole, queso, or sour cream for dipping.
Ingredients
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