By Skye Brissey
Tropical Jalapeño Chicken Taco Pinwheels
Creamy chicken, pineapple, jalapeño, and cheese rolled in flour tortillas, sliced into pinwheels, then fried until golden and crispy. A sweet-savory appetizer for parties.
Updated at: Sun, 24 May 2026 23:19:22 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
34
Low
Nutrition per recipe
Calories2941.1 kcal (147%)
Total Fat240.5 g (344%)
Carbs124.1 g (48%)
Sugars32.4 g (36%)
Protein78.4 g (157%)
Sodium3513.1 mg (176%)
Fiber9.2 g (33%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
0 servings
Instructions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, diced pineapple, jalapeño, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
Step 2
Spread a thin layer of the mixture over each tortilla.
Step 3
Roll the tortillas tightly and slice them into pinwheel shapes.
Step 4
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Step 5
Fry the pinwheels until they're golden brown and crispy on all sides.
Step 6
Transfer them to paper towels to drain excess oil.
Step 7
Serve warm and enjoy as a tasty appetizer!
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