Chicken Enchilada Roll Ups make a tasty, make-ahead appetizer or snack for parties, game day, or casual gatherings. They use simple ingredients—taco seasoning, cream cheese, shredded chicken (or leftover chicken), cheese, and diced tomatoes with green chiles—so they come together quickly and please a crowd.
Chicken Enchilada Roll Ups
These bite-size chicken enchilada tortilla roll ups are crowd-pleasers. If you’re serving a group—on Super Bowl Sunday or any gathering—you might want to double the recipe. They’re easy to dip and simple to prep ahead of time.
Ingredients:
- Flour tortillas (burrito size)
- Taco seasoning packet (1 ounce)
- Shredded chicken breasts (about 3 cups)
- Cream cheese (8-ounce package, softened)
- Shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese (about 1½ cups)
- Can of drained diced tomatoes with green chilies (about 10 ounces)
- Minced garlic (1 teaspoon)
- Green onions, sliced
- Optional: chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions:
You can add sliced jalapeño, a pinch of chili powder, or garlic powder if you like extra heat. For best results, make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature so it mixes easily.
Combine the cream cheese, shredded chicken, taco seasoning, shredded cheese, drained diced tomatoes with green chiles, minced garlic, and sliced green onions in a large bowl. Mix until everything is well combined and evenly distributed.
Spread the chicken mixture in an even layer across each burrito-sized flour tortilla using a spatula. Roll each tortilla tightly so it holds its shape. Place the wraps seam side down on a cutting board, baking dish, or pan and cover with plastic wrap.
Chill the rolled tortillas in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Chilling firms the cream cheese mixture so the roll ups will slice cleanly and hold together when served.
After chilling, slice each roll into roughly 1-inch pieces. Each tortilla should yield about 8 bite-size roll ups. Arrange them on a platter and offer a selection of dips—salsa, sour cream, enchilada or taco sauce, guacamole, nacho cheese sauce, or ranch all pair well.
Recipe Tips
Drizzle with taco sauce for extra flavor. Toothpicks make serving easier but are optional. Garnish with chopped cilantro or avocado slices for a fresh finish.
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Chicken Enchilada Roll Ups
Equipment
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Large mixing bowl
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Spatula
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Knife
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Cutting board
Ingredients
- 5 burrito sized flour tortillas
- 1 ounce packet taco seasoning mix
- 3 cups shredded chicken
- 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1½ cups shredded Mexican or cheddar cheese
- 10 ounce can drained diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 4 green onions, sliced
- ½ cup chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix until evenly combined.
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Spread the mixture over each flour tortilla in an even layer using a spatula.
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Roll the tortillas tightly so they hold their shape.
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Chill the rolled tortillas in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
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Cut into 1-inch pieces (about 8 roll ups per tortilla).
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Serve with favorite dips such as salsa, sour cream, taco sauce, guacamole, nacho cheese, or sliced avocado.