Southwest Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels (Printable Recipe)
Creamy Southwest chicken pinwheels with Rotel tomatoes, cheese, and seasonings rolled in soft tortillas.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Base Filling
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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3 tablespoons sour cream
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1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes, drained slightly
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1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
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1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
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1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
→ Mix-ins
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1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
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5 green onions, thinly sliced
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1 (2.25 ounce) can chopped olives
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1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
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2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
→ Assembly
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5 large burrito size tortillas
# Steps to Follow:
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Using a hand mixer, combine cream cheese, sour cream, Rotel tomatoes, garlic, seasoning salt, and black pepper until well blended. The mixture may appear liquidy at first but will thicken in the next step.
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Add cheddar cheese, green onions, olives, jalapeño (if using), and shredded chicken to the cream cheese mixture. Stir gently with a spoon until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the filling has thickened.
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Spread the filling mixture over each tortilla, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges. Avoid overfilling to ensure easy rolling. Roll each tortilla tightly from one end to the other.
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Wrap each roll individually in plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator. Chill for at least 1 hour or until ready to serve to allow the rolls to firm up.
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Remove rolls from refrigerator and unwrap. Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 2-inch pieces. Arrange on serving platter and serve immediately.
# Extra Tips:
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Crockpot-cooked chicken works excellently, but rotisserie chicken (skin removed) or canned shredded chicken are convenient alternatives
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Always shred your own cheese from a block for superior texture and flavor compared to pre-shredded varieties
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Prepare filling earlier in the day for convenience, but assemble tortillas as close to serving time as possible to prevent sogginess
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Extra filling doubles as an excellent chip dip when served with tortilla chips
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Pinwheels stay fresh for up to 2 days when properly wrapped and refrigerated