{"id":4538,"date":"2024-11-13T11:07:18","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T11:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topslimmingrecipes.com\/?p=4538"},"modified":"2024-11-13T11:07:19","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T11:07:19","slug":"irresistible-chicken-cranberry-pecan-pinwheels-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topslimmingrecipes.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/13\/irresistible-chicken-cranberry-pecan-pinwheels-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Irresistible Chicken Cranberry Pecan Pinwheels Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for the perfect appetizer that combines creamy, crunchy, sweet, and savory in every bite? These Chicken Cranberry Pecan Pinwheels are your new go-to! Soft tortillas packed with shredded chicken, cream cheese, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pecans create a delicious harmony of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds! Perfect for holiday parties, family gatherings, or as an easy-to-make snack, these pinwheels are sure to impress. Let\u2019s get rolling!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 large tortillas (flour tortillas work best)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup cooked chicken, shredded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/3 cup dried cranberries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/3 cup pecans, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp green onions, chopped (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt and pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Prepare the Filling<\/strong>: In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded chicken, cranberries, and chopped pecans. If you like a touch of color and mild onion flavor, add the green onions. Mix until well combined, then season with salt and pepper to taste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assemble the Pinwheels<\/strong>: Spread an even layer of the chicken mixture over each tortilla, covering the surface completely. Be sure the filling reaches the edges for a nice, full roll.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Roll and Chill<\/strong>: Roll up each tortilla tightly, then wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps them hold their shape for slicing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slice and Serve<\/strong>: After chilling, slice each roll into 1-inch pinwheels. Arrange on a serving platter and watch them disappear!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tips for the Best Pinwheels:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of your favorite herbs, like parsley or thyme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make them a day ahead\u2014letting the flavors meld overnight makes these pinwheels even tastier!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These <strong>Chicken Cranberry Pecan Pinwheels<\/strong> are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Easy to make, visually appealing, and bursting with flavor, they\u2019re an ideal addition to any table.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for the perfect appetizer that combines creamy, crunchy, sweet, and savory in every bite? These Chicken Cranberry Pecan Pinwheels are your new go-to! Soft tortillas packed with shredded chicken, cream cheese, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pecans create a delicious harmony of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds! Perfect for holiday parties, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4539,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[1415,1416,311,312],"class_list":["post-4538","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-slimming-recipes","tag-chicken-cranberry","tag-irresistible-chicken-cranberry-pecan-pinwheels-recipe","tag-slimming-world-lunch-ideas","tag-slimming-world-magazine-next-issue"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/topslimmingrecipes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4538","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/topslimmingrecipes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/topslimmingrecipes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topslimmingrecipes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topslimmingrecipes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4538"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/topslimmingrecipes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4538\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4540,"href":"https:\/\/topslimmingrecipes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4538\/revisions\/4540"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topslimmingrecipes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4539"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/topslimmingrecipes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4538"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topslimmingrecipes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4538"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topslimmingrecipes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4538"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}