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Taco Pinwheels

Serving Size: 10
Taco pinwheels made with cream cheese, chicken, cheddar cheese and bell peppers. Great for kids lunches and well as a kid-friendly party appetizer!

Recipe by: Sara Welch

Cook Times

Active Prep20
Hands-On Cook0
Hands-Off Cook0
Passive0
Total Time20 minutes
Recipe Serving Size10

Cooking Tools Required

Cutting board, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Mixing spoon, Sharp Knives

Ingredients

  • 10 large flour tortillas
  • 16 ounce cream cheese softened
  • 4 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 12 ounce packaged shredded chicken
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Optional:

  • 10 guacamole or salsa mini cups

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, taco seasoning and cheddar cheese until well combined.
  • Add the shredded chicken, bell peppers and cilantro into the cream cheese mixture and stir until combined.
  • Lay one of the tortillas flat on a cutting board and spread approximately 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture all over the tortilla.
  • Roll up tightly.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas.
  • Place the tortilla rolls on a plate and cover with plastic wrap. Chill for at least one hour or up to one day.
  • Slice the tortilla rolls into 1 inch pinwheels and serve, with guacamole or salsa for dipping if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 619mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1520IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 2mg