Cheesy Chicken Taco Pinwheels
These Cheesy Chicken Taco Pinwheels are the ultimate no-bake party appetizer! Made with seasoned cream cheese, shredded chicken, salsa, cheddar, and soft flour tortillas, each pinwheel is bursting with bold taco flavor. Perfect for lunchboxes, game day, or potlucks—this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe comes together in just 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: No-Bake, Chilled
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- ¼ cup salsa (taco or picante style)
- 1 tbsp jalapeños, finely diced (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1½ cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 4–5 (8-inch) flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning, and salsa until smooth.
- Stir in jalapeños (if using), shredded cheddar, chicken, and cilantro until fully combined.
- Spread 2–3 tablespoons of the mixture evenly on each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or 30 minutes minimum) until firm.
- Slice each roll into 1-inch pinwheels. Discard ends, arrange on a platter, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use rotisserie or leftover chicken to save time.
- Make it vegetarian by swapping chicken for black beans or grilled veggies.
- Add black beans, corn, or pepper jack cheese for a Southwest twist.
- For a milder version, omit jalapeños and use mild salsa and cheese.
- Not freezer-friendly due to texture changes in tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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