Southwest Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels Food

CHICKEN TORTILLA PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a medium size bowl, mix together the cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, creole seasoning, green onions, parsley, salt and pepper until thoroughly combined.
• Spread about 3 tablespoons each of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the 5 tortillas, leaving a 1 inch border on all sides.
• Next, layer the cream cheese mixture with shredded chicken followed by baby spinach. And sprinkle evenly each tortilla with red bell pepper and cheese. Or you can also vary the toppings by sprinkling only with bacon bits in some of the tortillas. Get creative with the stuffing variation.
• Tightly roll up each tortilla and secure with a foil wrap, place sandwich in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, this helps to keep it in shape.
• When ready to serve, take off the wrap, using a sharp knife, slice each tortillas into 4 to 5 pinwheels or in the thickness you prefer.

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 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.

ALOUETTE SOUTHWESTERN PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Mix Alouette® Spinach Artichoke Spreadable Cheese and avocado together to create a smooth paste.
• Evenly spread a layer of paste to cover each tortilla.
• Cover each tortilla with 4 slices of turkey breast.
• Place 4 roasted red pepper filets on top of turkey slices.
• Evenly divide small diced onion over entire length of tortillas.
• Roll each tortilla jelly-roll style and secure with toothpicks at ¾ inch intervals and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Remove from refrigerator and slice into ¾ inch pinwheels.
• Note:.
• For a colorful touch use Sundried Tomato and Spinach Flour Tortillas.

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.