These Ultimate Chicken Salad Pinwheels 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!
I don’t know about you all, but I certainly don’t want to spend a great deal of time in the kitchen when I’m off of work for the summer. Luckily these are great little rollups to make ahead and keep in the fridge for when you are starved. 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.
Along one edge. layer the provolone cheese.
Top with shredded lettuce.
Top lettuce with chicken salad.
Finally, roll them up and place in fridge to chill before slicing.
Tips for making these Ultimate Chicken Salad Pinwheels:
- Use burrito size tortillas. You can even use whole wheat or low-carb. Those will just be smaller in size, so use less chicken salad, and you can make a few more rollups.
- I make some without lettuce since my kids can be picky about that. However, I love the lettuce on these!
- Use store-bought chicken salad if you’d like!
- Add a little white onion (about 1/8 of an onion) when processing chicken salad for a nice kick. You can also add sweet relish.
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Ultimate Chicken Salad Pinwheels
These Ultimate Chicken Salad Pinwheels 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!
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
- Roughly chop chicken and green onions.
- Add to food processor and pulse a few times.
- 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.
- 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.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and chill at least one hour.
- 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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The whipped cream cheese is what got my attention — these sound SO good!
They really are! Hope you give them a try!
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
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!!
These look so good! Tweeted and pinned!!
xoxo
Lanaya
Thanks Lanaya!
These roll ups look delicious! What a great idea for a party…thanks for sharing!
I love these chicken salad rollups! They would be perfect in a picnic lunch! 🙂
Nice recipe. Thank you.
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?
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!
How many pinwheels does one tortilla make?
I would say you get about 8 out of 1 wrap.
How far ahead can the roll ups be made ?
I make them and we eat on them all week!