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Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Pinwheels

Delicious pinwheels filled with creamy chicken salad, cranberries, and pecans, perfect for picnics or parties.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, Party
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese At room temperature
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • ⅛ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt To taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 ½ cups Cooked Chicken Shredded
  • ½ cup Dried Cranberries Chopped into small pieces if desired
  • ½ cup Pecans Chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery Small dice
  • ¼ cup Chives Minced (plus more for garnish)
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas

Instructions

  • Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  • Step 2: Add the shredded chicken to the creamy mixture and stir until well coated.
  • Step 3: Add the chopped cranberries, chopped pecans, diced celery, and minced chives. Gently fold everything together.
  • Step 4: Lay out the tortillas and divide the chicken salad mixture evenly among them. Spread it out into a thin layer and roll tightly.
  • Step 5: Slice the rolled tortillas into bite-sized pinwheels and arrange on a platter. Garnish with extra chives.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Sharp Knife

Notes

For a creamier texture, add an extra tablespoon of mayonnaise. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap if preparing ahead of time.