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chicken cranberry pinwheels recipe

15-Minute Chicken Cranberry Pinwheels Recipe That Steals the Show


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 24 pinwheels 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Chicken cranberry pinwheels are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or light meal. They combine tender chicken, creamy cheese, and sweet cranberries rolled in a soft tortilla.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cranberries, cream cheese, mayonnaise, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Spread the mixture evenly over each tortilla.
  3. Layer spinach leaves on top of the mixture.
  4. Tightly roll each tortilla and wrap in plastic wrap.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
  6. Slice into 1-inch pinwheels before serving.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature cream cheese for easier spreading.
  • For extra flavor, add a dash of cayenne pepper.
  • Substitute turkey for chicken if preferred.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: chicken cranberry pinwheels, easy appetizer, no-cook recipe, holiday snacks