Mexican Pinwheels

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These Mexican pinwheel appetizers feature chicken, cream cheese, and Cheddar. They are fast to assemble and loaded with Mexican flavors! The heat will sneak up on you, but it's tempered by the cool cream cheese.

By TheDailyGourmet
Published on May 30, 2023
closeup of stack of tortilla wrap appetizers held together with toothpicks on white plate with patterned tablecloth in background
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
0 mins
Refrigerate Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 pinch Aleppo pepper

  • 5 sundried tomato tortilla wraps

  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as RO*TEL® Tomatoes and Green Chilies), drained

  • 8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded

  • 8 ounces grilled chicken breast strips

  • 1/2 cup guacamole, or as needed (optional)

Directions

  1. Blend cream cheese, sour cream, smoked paprika, onion powder, and Aleppo pepper together in a small bowl. 

  2. Lay tortillas out on a cutting board. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over tortillas. Divide RO*TEL, Cheddar cheese, chicken strips, and guacamole evenly among tortillas.

  3. Roll up pinwheels tightly. Refrigerate for 4 hours. Cut into 1-inch rounds. Enjoy!

Cook's Note:

Aleppo pepper is a robust spicy pepper with a unique flavor. If you don’t have this, you need it, or feel free to use some cumin and crushed red pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

383 Calories
23g Fat
25g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 383
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 11g 56%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 559mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 270mg 21%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 387mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.