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Jun
16
2014

Ultimate Chicken Salad Pinwheels

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These are not your average chicken salad wraps.  They are filled with whipped cream cheese, shredded lettuce, and provolone cheese.  They really are the ultimate chicken salad rollups!

Ultimate Chicken Salad Rollups

So this weekend was a little busy for us, and we needed a quick little snack like these rollups.  With only 5 weeks left until my due date for baby #4,  I knew I NEEDED to potty train my 2 1/2 year old.  We’ve done two in diapers before (our oldest two are 17 months apart) and we just would like to avoid that again.  She did so well!  I think she’ll be pretty well trained in a few weeks.  So I spent a lot of time  in the bathroom with her, and I didn’t have a lot of time to make any elaborate meals.

Luckily these are great little rollups to make ahead and keep in the fridge for when you are famished.  I also love to make them for  vacation each year.   But one of my favorite uses for them is as an alternative to chicken salad sandwiches at a shower.  They really are a hit and get eaten up very quickly.  I first learned to make them from my friend’s mom.  She made  them for my friend’s baby shower, and they’ve become a recipe I’ll never forget.

First start off by spreading a large tortilla with whipped cream cheese.

Ultimate Chicken Salad Rollups

Along one edge. layer the provolone cheese.

Ultimate Chicken Salad Rollups

Top with shredded lettuce.

Ultimate Chicken Salad Rollups

 Top lettuce with chicken salad.

Ultimate Chicken Salad Rollups

Finally, roll them up and place in fridge to chill before slicing.

Ultimate Chicken Salad Rollups

 

Ultimate Chicken Salad Rollups

Ultimate Chicken Salad Pinwheels

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts, seasoned and boiled
  • 2 green onions
  • 3 eggs, boiled
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 tortillas (burrito size)
  • 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
  • 12 slices provolone
  • 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese.

Instructions

  1. Roughly chop chicken and green onions.
  2. Add to food processor and pulse a few times.
  3. Add in eggs, mayo, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Pulse until combined. If too dry, add a little more mayo. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. To assemble: Spread about 1 tbsp whipped cream cheese on tortillas. Add 3 slices of provolone to the edge of the tortilla (see picture). Top with shredded lettuce and finally 3 -4 tbsp of chicken salad. Starting at one end, roll up. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  5. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill at least one hour.
  6. Cut into 1 inch sections using a serrated knife.

Notes

Add a little white onion (about 1/8 of an onion) when processing for a nice kick. You can also add sweet relish.

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I am a wife to an awesome husband, mother of four great kids, and a middle school math teacher. I love collecting recipes and cookbooks! Being able to share the things I make with others is so much fun for me. I have gotten so many cookbooks and torn so many recipes out of magazines! This is my way to really make use of them. I am starting this blog as a way to chronicle the recipes I’ve tried and pass them along. I hope everyone enjoys!!!
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Comments

  1. Julie @ Willow Bird Baking says

    June 16, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    The whipped cream cheese is what got my attention — these sound SO good!

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      June 16, 2014 at 3:18 pm

      They really are! Hope you give them a try!

      Reply
  2. Brenda says

    June 16, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    I can see why these would be a big hit at parties and such Jaren, they look really yummy and super easy too! I’ve never had whipped cream cheese on my chicken salad and I’m excited to try it out. Love this idea!! Hugs, Brenda

    Reply
  3. Nicole, RD says

    June 16, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    My first is due in about 3 1/2 months…I don’t know how you 2nd, 3rd, and 4th time mamas do it! I’m pooped! I need chicken salad pinwheels and super easy meals more!!

    Reply
  4. Lanaya | Raising Reagan says

    June 17, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    These look so good! Tweeted and pinned!!

    xoxo
    Lanaya

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      June 17, 2014 at 1:38 pm

      Thanks Lanaya!

      Reply
  5. Jodee Weiland says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:53 pm

    These roll ups look delicious! What a great idea for a party…thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  6. Jocelyn@Brucrewlife says

    June 25, 2014 at 2:06 am

    I love these chicken salad rollups! They would be perfect in a picnic lunch! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Liz says

    July 4, 2014 at 3:22 pm

    Nice recipe. Thank you.

    Reply
  8. Jodi says

    October 2, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    I pinned this recipe a while back and am just now getting around to making them. They look ago yummy! Thanks for sharing. Does the lettuce keep its crunch if it sits over night?

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      October 4, 2015 at 3:18 pm

      Hi Jodi! These pinwheels are one of my favorites! I wouldn’t say the lettuce stays crunchy, but that doesn’t stop us from eating on them for a few days! Enjoy!

      Reply
  9. s says

    February 22, 2018 at 8:29 pm

    How many pinwheels does one tortilla make?

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      February 23, 2018 at 11:37 am

      I would say you get about 8 out of 1 wrap.

      Reply

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