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Crunchy Southwest Chicken Pinwheels

Tara Noland
My love of pinwheels has me always exploring new recipes, and these Crunchy Southwest Chicken Pinwheels are now my top favorite. They are amazing with a great crunchy yet creamy bite!
4.59 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings (30 pinwheels)
Calories 344 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 4 large tortillas
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded
  • ½ tomato diced
  • 1 avocado mashed
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • ¾ cup tortilla strips crushed
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken

Sauce

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup salsa
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the sauce by combining the sour cream, salsa, and taco seasoning in a medium bowl.
  • Add the chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.
  • Lay the tortilla flat and spread a spoonful of the chicken and sauce mix on the tortilla, leaving about an inch border around the edges.
  • Add lettuce, tomato, avocado, and cheddar cheese on top of the chicken. Sprinkle with some of the crushed tortilla strips before rolling the tortilla tightly.
  • Cut the rolled tortilla into 1” sections.
  • Repeat steps 2-4 with the remaining tortillas.
  • Assemble pinwheels on a plate or platter and either refrigerate until ready or serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Equipment

Individual Single Serve Salad Topping Packets by Fresh Gourmet | .5 Oz Packet | Pack of 30 (Tri-Color Tortilla Strips)
LAUCHUH Porcelain Serving Platter Rectangular Plate / Tray for Party, 14-Inch Large White Microwave And Dishwasher Safe Set of 4
LAUCHUH Porcelain Serving Platter Rectangular Plate / Tray for Party, 14-Inch Large White Microwave And Dishwasher Safe Set of 4
Libbey Small Glass Bowls with Lids, 6.25 ounce, Set of 8, Clear, 3.45-inch -
Libbey Small Glass Bowls with Lids, 6.25 ounce, Set of 8, Clear, 3.45-inch -
7 Piece Mixing Bowls with Lids for Kitchen, YIHONG Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls Set Ideal for Baking, Prepping, Cooking and Serving Food, Nesting Metal Bowls for Space Saving Storage
7 Piece Mixing Bowls with Lids for Kitchen, YIHONG Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls Set Ideal for Baking, Prepping, Cooking and Serving Food, Nesting Metal Bowls for Space Saving Storage

Notes

For great tips and tricks to make this recipe even better see our post.

Nutrition

Serving: 1(5 pinwheels)Calories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 530mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g
Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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