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Chicken Cranberry Salad Pinwheel Sandwiches | Easy Party Appetizer

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Achieve appetizer perfection! Our creamy, no-bake chicken salad features sweet cranberries and crunchy celery bound by tangy cream cheese. Instructions & nutrition info included.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper (combined, or to taste)
  • 6 large flour tortillas (10-inch size)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Add the shredded chicken, salt, and pepper, mixing thoroughly until the chicken is fully coated and the mixture is well-combined.
  2. Step 2: Gently fold in the dried cranberries and the finely chopped celery. Taste the mixture and adjust seasonings (salt/pepper) if necessary.
  3. Step 3: Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Scoop approximately 1/3 to 1/2 cup of the chicken cranberry mixture onto the tortilla and spread it evenly across the entire surface, leaving about a 1/2 inch border clear around the edges.
  4. Step 4: Roll the tortilla tightly from one edge to the other, creating a firm log. Wrap the rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap or foil. Repeat this process for all remaining tortillas and filling.
  5. Step 5: Refrigerate the wrapped logs for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight. This chilling process allows the filling to firm up, making the pinwheels easier to slice neatly. Once chilled, unwrap the logs and slice each into 1-inch thick pinwheels before serving.

Notes

  • Store any leftover sliced pinwheels in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, but they are best eaten within 24 hours as the tortillas tend to soften the longer they sit.
  • Do not skip the chilling period; refrigerating the wrapped logs for a minimum of 2 hours, or ideally overnight, is crucial for the cream cheese mixture to firm up, ensuring clean, structurally sound slices.
  • For a beautiful presentation, serve the pinwheels chilled on a platter garnished with fresh parsley or a dusting of paprika, perhaps alongside a side of fruit salad or vegetable crudités.
  • For easier spreading and a lighter texture, ensure your cream cheese is very soft before mixing; if the filling seems too stiff, add a splash of milk or extra mayonnaise one teaspoon at a time until you reach a creamy consistency.

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