Spicy Chicken Spinach Tortilla Pinwheels
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Spicy Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels are an easy-to-make snack or appetizer. These delicious pinwheels combine cream cheese, chili paste, chicken, and fresh spinach, all rolled up in soft flour tortillas.
Enjoy these roll-ups as party appetizers, picnic snacks, or even as a light lunch. Pair them with a side of dipping sauce like ranch or sweet chili sauce for extra flavor. They’re great for when you want some simple yet flavorful finger foods. Each bite balances yummy creaminess, spice, and freshness.
How to Make Chicken Spinach Tortilla Pinwheels
Making these pinwheels is straightforward and fun. First, you’ll mix a creamy spread of cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sambal oelek chili paste. Then, layer the tortillas with fresh spinach, sliced (deli) chicken, and a touch of chili pepper for heat. Roll them tightly, chill for easier slicing, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Continue below for the full recipe with ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
Quick Tips
- Chill the rolls for at least an hour before cutting for neater slicing.
- Use fresh tortillas to avoid cracking when rolling.
- Secure with toothpicks to keep pinwheels intact during serving.
If you want to make this recipe completely from scratch, you can make your own mayonnaise and sambal oelek at home. Both are easy to prepare and add a fresh, homemade touch to your pinwheels!
Chicken Spinach Pinwheels
These chicken spinach pinwheels with spicy chili paste mayo spread are ready in just 10 minutes! These easy to make party snacks are great for feeding a crowd!
This recipe makes 32 pinwheels (4 tortillas, 8 slices each).
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tbsp chili paste (sambal oelek) (adjust to taste)
- 4 large flour tortillas (10 inches)
- 8 oz thinly sliced (leftover) chicken or deli-style chicken breast slices
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1 chili pepper, seeds removed, cut and thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sambal oelek. Mix until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each tortilla.
- Layer spinach, chicken slices, and chili pepper on top.
- Roll the tortillas tightly, making sure the filling stays inside.
- Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up (optional).
- Slice each roll into 8 pinwheels and secure with toothpicks for easy serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 32 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 59Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 75mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 3g
The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated. These figures should be considered estimates.
