Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Chicken Taco Pinwheels
Chicken Taco Pinwheels brings together flatbread, cream cheese, and greek yogurt. Read the chilling step before deciding when to start. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 10 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Appetizers & snacks
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Preparation & total time
- Quick dinners · Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 30 minutes or less
- Dish type
- Tacos
A few quick notes
1. Plan the chilling step
Read the chilling step before deciding when to start. Make room in the fridge and use the time and sequence in the recipe, so that part does not catch you by surprise.
2. Match the preparation in the method
Take a look at the chopping, slicing or shaving step before bringing the parts together. Use the preparation described there so the food goes into the next stage in the form the recipe expects.
3. Set out the finishing ingredient
Keep the finishing ingredient within reach while the main preparation is going on. Add it at the step in the method so the last job is easy to complete.
Get to know the ingredients
Flatbread
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Divide the filling equally over the flatbreads or tortillas and spread evenly leaving a 1" border at the edges.
Cream cheese
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Using a hand mixer, combine the cream cheese, yogurt and taco seasoning until smooth.
Greek yogurt
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Using a hand mixer, combine the cream cheese, yogurt and taco seasoning until smooth.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
0 of 5 steps completeMake room for Chicken Taco Pinwheels
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Keep the last little job in mind
The recipe finishes with this step: Garnish with cilantro and reserved peppers. Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.
A little more help as you go
Have the cooked chicken ready
This recipe lists chicken that is already cooked. Have that ready before putting the mixture together, and keep it as cooked chicken when checking the shopping list.
A few questions you might have
What should I get ready before starting?
Read the first preparation step before you get going: Using a hand mixer, combine the cream cheese, yogurt and taco seasoning until smooth.
Which little step is worth remembering?
Read the chilling step before deciding when to start. Make room in the fridge and use the time and sequence in the recipe, so that part does not catch you by surprise.
What happens at the end?
Keep this part of the method in view: Garnish with cilantro and reserved peppers.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
This recipe lists chicken that is already cooked. Have that ready before putting the mixture together, and keep it as cooked chicken when checking the shopping list.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: Spend With Pennies. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
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