Looking for an insanely tasty, crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s quick to make but packs mega flavor?
You’ve got to try these Easy Mexican Chicken Pinwheels! Loaded with juicy shredded chicken, gooey melted cheese, zesty tomatoes and spices all rolled up in soft flour tortillas, they’re handheld bites of pure Tex-Mex deliciousness.
Whip up a batch of these chicken pinwheels for your next party, potluck or Taco Tuesday feast and watch them disappear in a flash.
The best part?
They’re so simple to assemble using shortcut ingredients, but you’d never guess it from their amazing flavor.
Just mix, roll, chill, slice and serve for the perfect shareable snack or appetizer everyone will go loco for!
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 easy, budget-friendly ingredients
Can make them ahead of time for easy entertaining
Fun, portable hand-held appetizer kids and adults both adore
Highly customizable with your favorite Mexican-inspired ingredients
Key Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or grilled works great)
- Mexican shredded cheese blend
- Soft taco-sized flour tortillas
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Canned diced tomatoes with green chiles
- Minced garlic
- Fresh cilantro
How to Make Easy Mexican Chicken Pinwheels:
- 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.
- Tightly roll up each tortilla. Wrap them individually in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes up 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 extra cilantro if desired and serve with desired dipping sauces like 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 to drain the diced tomatoes well so the filling isn’t too wet.
- Refrigerate the rolled tortillas for at least 30 minutes to allow time to firm up before slicing.
- Keep the rolls chilled until ready to serve for best slicing and presentation.
- Switch up the fillings with black beans, corn, jalapeños or other favorite taco toppings.
- Provide a variety of dipping sauces like salsa, guac, queso or sour cream for dunking.
