Don't let the long list of ingredients scare you away - this recipe is super easy to prepare and a fun meal, snack, or appetizer the whole family will enjoy!
Ingredients
2 cup shredded
Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, grilled
3/4 cup
Greek yogurt, plain, 2% M.F.
3/4 cup
Cottage cheese (2% M.F.)
1 cup shredded
Mexican cheese blend
(or whatever cheese you prefer)
1/2 cup
Plum tomatoes
(finely diced)
1/2 cup chopped
Green bell pepper
(finely)
1 1/2 tsp
Garlic
(finely minced)
3 stalk(s)
Green onion
(finely sliced)
3/4 cup
Cilantro (coriander)
(optional, finely chopped)
2 tsp
Chili powder
1 1/2 tsp
Cumin
1/2 tsp
Paprika, smoked
1/2 tsp
Red pepper flakes
(optional)
1/2 tsp
Sea Salt
1/2 tsp
Garlic powder
1/2 tsp
Onion powder
1/2 tsp
Oregano, dried
1/2 tsp
Black pepper
5 medium tortilla(s)
Whole wheat tortilla
Instructions
Combine the shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, Mexican cheese blend, plum tomatoes, green pepper, garlic, green onion, cilantro (optional) in a large mixing bowl, stirring until well combined.
In a small bowl, add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes (optional), sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and black pepper and stir to combine.
Sprinklethe seasoning mixture over the chicken mixture in the large mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
Lay flour tortilla down on work surface and spread about 1/2 cup of the chicken taco mixture evenly over the tortilla, leaving a 1/2 - 1 inch border all around.
Start at the bottom of the tortilla (closest to you), and roll up tightly towards the top. Place roll seam side down on cutting board and use a sharp, serrated knife to slice the roll into 8 pinwheels.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 with the remaining tortillas.
Serve cold or warm in a skillet on stove-top over low-medium heat, if preferred.
Notes:
Tips:
Pinwheels are a great way to make meals and snack time fun for the kids. Keep things interesting with other filling combinations, such as:
Pesto, shredded cheese, turkey slices, red bell pepper, and lettuce.
Hummus, broccoli sprouts, avocado, shredded purple cabbage, and shredded carrots.
Tzatziki, feta cheese, spinach, grilled zucchini, red onions, and chopped black olives.
Peanut butter and banana.
Tuna, avocado, diced celery, minced garlic, and diced dill pickle.
