Southwest Chicken Pinwheels Food

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN TORTILLA PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Use a mixer to combine cream cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes, garlic, and seasonings. Use a spoon to stir in cheese, green onion, olives, jalapeno (if using), and shredded chicken.
• Divide mixture between the tortillas, spreading out evenly leaving about a ½-inch border at the edge. Roll up tightly. Wrap rollups tightly in plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least an hour or until ready to serve.
• Remove from refrigerator and use a sharp knife to slice into 2-inch pieces.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and taco seasoning until well blended.
• Spread evenly onto the tortillas.
• Next add the black beans, chicken, onions tomatoes and cheese in a thin layer over each tortilla - don't add too much of the toppings or else they will be hard to roll up.
• Roll tightly in cling wrap and refrigerate for 8 hrs or overnight.
• Slice into 1 inch slices and serve.
• Note - it is easier to slice if you place them in the freezer for 1/2 hr or so first.
• ** I only use about 1/2 - 3/4 of the can of beans, it all depends on how much you like them **.
• ** I only use about 1/2 the package of taco seasoning as well as I find a full packet to be a little too salty **.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together softened cream cheese and salsa. Stir in chicken. Set aside.
• In another bowl, mash the avocado until smooth. Add lime juice and salt. Mix well. Set aside.
• Spread 2/3 cup cream cheese mixture over each tortilla. Evenly divide the guacamole among the tortillas and spread evenly. Roll up the tortillas tightly and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
• When ready to serve, trim edges. Cut in half. Cut those in half and then in half once more to result in 8 even slices.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND BACON ROLLUPS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine cream cheese, chicken, bacon and salsa.
• Gently stir until well combined.
• Spread chicken mixture on each tortilla.
• Roll up and wrap in plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate until serving time.
• To serve, cut tortillas into 1 inch pieces.
• If desired, serve with additional salsa for dipping.

SOUTHWESTERN PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, scallion, salsa, cilantro and cumin and mix well.
• Spread mixture evenly over the two flour tortillas- be sure to reach to the ends.
• Place a single layer of the baby spinach leaves evenly over the crem cheese mixture.
• Roll the tortillas tightly.
• This step is important and will give the"pinwheel" look to your appetizers.
• Wrap each roll in plastic wrap, and chill for at least an hour, or up to 8 hours.
• After rolls are chilled, unwrap and cut each one in half.
• Begin from the smooth half, and cut roll into 1 inch circles.
• You should get 4 to 5 circles from each tortilla half depending on how well you tortilla"ends" hold together.
• Arrange your pinwheels cut side up on your serving platter.
• Cover and chill for up to one hour before serving.

CHICKEN PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Combine chicken and broth in large nonstick skillet.
• Bring to a boil.
• Cover; reduce heat.
• Simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is done.
• Drain; cool slightly.
• Shred chicken or cut into thin strips.
• Spread each tortilla with cream cheese to within 1/2 inch of edges.
• Sprinkle evenly with garlic pepper and cayenne.
• Top evenly with chicken, slaw mix and chopped pepper.
• Press lightly to flatten.
• Roll tightly.
• Wrap each roll in plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Remove plastic wrap from rolls and cut each into 6 pieces.
• Use wooden picks for serving.
• Serve with salsa on the side.
• Refrigerate leftovers.

SOUTHWESTERN PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In small bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, green onion, salsa, cilantro and cumin.
• Mix until combined.
• Spread cheese mixture over tortillas.
• Place a layer of spinach over cheese.
• Roll tightly and then wrap in plastic.
• Chill at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
• Cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces.
• Place on a serving platter with the cut side up.
• Garnish each pinwheel with cilantro sprig. Cover and chill up to 1 hour before serving. Before serving, add a dollop of salsa to the top of each pinwheel.