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Mexican Pinwheels

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These appetizing Mexican pinwheels showcase a combination of chicken, cream cheese, and Cheddar, coming together quickly and bursting with authentic Mexican flavors! The spiciness might catch you by surprise, but it's nicely balanced by the soothing cream cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigerate Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 8
Calories 383 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch Aleppo pepper
  • 5 sundried tomato tortilla wraps
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as RO*TEL® Tomatoes and Green Chilies), drained
  • 8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 8 ounces grilled chicken breast strips
  • 1/2 cup guacamole, or as needed (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Blend cream cheese, sour cream, smoked paprika, onion powder, and Aleppo pepper together in a small bowl. 
  • Lay tortillas out on a cutting board. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over tortillas. Divide RO*TEL, Cheddar cheese, chicken strips, and guacamole evenly among tortillas.
  • Roll up pinwheels tightly. Refrigerate for 4 hours. Cut into 1-inch rounds. Enjoy!

Notes

Aleppo pepper is a robust spicy pepper with a unique flavor. If you don’t have this, you need it, or feel free to use some cumin and crushed red pepper.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 559mgPotassium: 387mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 270mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Mexican Pinwheels
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