Chicken Jalapeño Pinwheels
These Chicken Jalapeño Pinwheels are the perfect bite-size snacks for any occasion! Creamy, cheesy, and with just the right kick of spice, they’re easy to make and totally crowd-pleasing appetizers. Whether you need easy pinwheel appetizers for a party, chicken recipes for football games, or a simple potluck pinwheels option, this recipe has you covered. Serve them cold or bake them for a warm, crispy twist!
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie works great!
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ cup mayo
- 2 jalapeños finely diced (remove seeds for less heat)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Mix the filling – In a bowl, combine chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, mayo, jalapeños, and seasonings. Stir until smooth.
- Spread the mixture – Lay out a tortilla and spread a thin, even layer of filling all the way to the edges.
- Roll it up – Tightly roll the tortilla like a burrito. Repeat with the rest.
- Chill – Wrap the rolls in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes (or 10 to 15 minutes in the freezer for faster results).
- Slice and serve – Cut each roll into 1-inch pinwheels, arrange on a plate, and serve.