Easy Mexican Chicken Salad Pinwheels Recipe Video

These little pinwheel appetizers are so quick and easy to make not to mention delicious! If you like chicken salad and Mexican foods then you'll love this take on Mexican chicken salad.

Summary

Preparation Time1 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Servings6Cuisine
CourseTaste
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Cream cheese8 Ounce, softened
 Ranch dressing2 Tablespoon (spicy)
 Rotel mexican lime & cilantro diced tomatoes10 Ounce, drained (1 can)
 Red onion1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), diced
 Chicken breast boneless skinless2 , cooked, shredded
 Colby jack cheese1 Cup (16 tbs), shredded (can use Mexican cheese blends)
 Garlic2 Clove (10 gm), minced
 Chili powder2 Teaspoon
 Oregano1⁄2 Tablespoon
 Salt To Taste
 Black pepper powder To Taste
 Flour tortillas6 Large

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 549 Calories from Fat 278

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 31 g48.4%

Saturated Fat 13.8 g69.1%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 102.1 mg34%

Sodium 1221.3 mg50.9%

Total Carbohydrates 41 g13.6%

Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14.1%

Sugars 5.4 g

Protein 27 g53.7%

Vitamin A 30.6% Vitamin C 13.8%

Calcium 25.6% Iron 16.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. In a bowl cream cheese, ranch dressing, tomatoes, onion, chicken, cheese, garlic, chilli powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix after each ingredient till combined.
2. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
3. Spread the filling onto flour tortilla, leaving about an inch all the way around. Roll tightly.
4. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate rolls for an hour.
5. Remove them from the fridge and slice them before serving.

SERVING
6. In a serving plate, arrange the pinwheels and serve chilled with choice of dip.

Editors Review

This simple dish is easy to make and it will feed a large party of ten. Make the salad, fill the torillas, roll up and slice. Try the simple but delicious salad recipe and impress your friends.
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