Description
Cheesy Chicken Roll Ups are a delightful combination of tender chicken, creamy cheese, and fresh spinach wrapped in a warm tortilla, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken Breasts: 2 large (about 500g), cooked and shredded
- 🧀 Cream Cheese: 1 cup (about 240g), softened
- 🧀 Shredded Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup (about 100g)
- 🧄 Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- 🌮 Tortillas: 4 large (flour or whole wheat)
- 🥬 Fresh Spinach: 2 cups, chopped
- 🛢️ Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons (for cooking)
- 🧂 Salt and Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by shredding cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and chopped spinach.
- Lay a tortilla flat, spoon a generous amount of the chicken and cheese mixture onto the center, and roll it up tightly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and place the roll-ups seam side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from skillet, let cool for a minute, and slice into bite-sized pieces.
Notes
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken for added flavor and convenience.
- Feel free to customize the filling with additional ingredients like jalapeños or bell peppers.
- Serve with dipping sauces like salsa or ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 roll-ups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cheesy Chicken Roll Ups, Chicken Recipes, Easy Dinner, Appetizers