Dill Pickle Chicken Pinwheels (Print View)

Chicken, dill, and crunchy pickles wrapped in soft tortillas for a quick, tangy, and creamy appetizer.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, finely chopped or shredded

→ Cream Cheese Mixture

02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped

→ Pickle & Veggies

05 - 1/2 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
06 - 1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
07 - 1/2 cup celery, finely diced (optional for extra crunch)

→ Spices

08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wraps

11 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, fresh dill, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth and well incorporated.
02 - Gently fold the chopped chicken, finely chopped dill pickles, diced red onion, and diced celery (if using) into the cream cheese mixture until thoroughly combined.
03 - Lay one large flour tortilla flat. Evenly spread approximately one-quarter of the chicken mixture across the tortilla, maintaining a small border around the edges to facilitate rolling.
04 - Carefully and tightly roll each tortilla lengthwise. Repeat this process for the remaining tortillas and filling.
05 - Using a sharp knife, slice each rolled tortilla into approximately six equal-sized pinwheels.
06 - Arrange the prepared pinwheels on a serving platter. They can be served immediately, or refrigerated for up to 4 hours for optimal texture and flavor consolidation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes with zero cooking required
  • Perfect make-ahead appetizer that travels well for potlucks
  • Customizable with your favorite add-ins and substitutions
  • Balances creamy textures with satisfying crunch
02 -
  • These pinwheels can be made up to 24 hours in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator
  • Each serving provides 17g of satisfying protein
  • The recipe easily doubles or triples for larger gatherings
03 -
  • Always use room temperature cream cheese for the smoothest texture and easiest spreading
  • Pat your chopped pickles dry with paper towels before adding them to prevent excess moisture
  • For cleaner slices, refrigerate the rolled wraps for 15 minutes before cutting with a serrated knife

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