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Southwest Chicken Pinwheels

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!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, chicken pinwheels, game day, pinwheels, snack, southwest pinwheels
Servings: 6 servings (30 pinwheels)
Calories: 344kcal
Author: Tara Noland

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!

Notes

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1(5 pinwheels) | Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 530mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g