Spicy Chicken Tortilla Roll-Ups

By á-24350

Spicy Chicken Tortilla Roll-ups make great lunches, party appetizers or after school snacks. Shredded chicken breasts, Rotel and cheese rolled up in flour (or corn) tortillas.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes, drained
• 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 teaspoon ancho chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 6 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
• 6 to 8 large flour tortillas

Preparation

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts with salt, half of the cumin, and 1 teaspoon of the chili powder. Add chicken to a skillet and add about 1 cup of water. Cover and cook on med-high heat until cooked through. Add more water if necessary. Once the chicken is cooked, cool slightly and shred with 2 forks.

In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, drained tomatoes, cheese, remaining spices, garlic, cilantro and scallions. Mix together until well-incorporated. Add cooled chicken and stir together.

Lay out tortillas and divide mixture evenly in the center of each. Spread into a thin layer leaving the edges clean. Roll each tortilla tightly. Do not fold in the ends like you would with a burrito but leave them free. Use a sharp knife to cut into 1" thick slices and transfer to a serving platter. (The end pieces will likely unroll a little so just eat the extras). Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.