Mexican Chicken Salad Spirals Recipe 465

MEXICAN SPIRALS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, chicken, monterey jack, coriander, jalapeno peppers, and cumin.
• Spread mixture evenly over tortillas.
• Roll up each tortilla tightly around chicken mixture.
• Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Just before serving, cut each tortilla roll into 1/2 inch slices.
• Arrange on greased baking sheet, brush with oil, bake in 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Serve hot with salsa and sour cream.

MEXICAN SPIRALS

Steps:

• Gently pulse cream cheese, cilantro, cumin, Chicken, red pepper, and jalepeno in food prosessor until finely chopped.
• Fold in grated cheese.
• Season to taste with salt.
• Spread on tortillas, and roll up tightly, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cover cookie sheet with silpat or foil treated with cooking spray.
• Slice tortillas diagonally 1/2 inch thick and place on sheet.
• Brush with oil and bake 12 -15 min or until light golden.
• Serve hot with sour cream and salsa for dipping.

MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• Marinade/Dressing: Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and chile, and cook until the garlic is soft and lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Cool, reserving the oil.
• In a blender, add the lime juice, cilantro, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and the garlic and chile oil. Purée until smooth. Lay the chicken breasts into a large baking dish; pour a third of the marinade on top, then use tongs to evenly coat the thicken. Marinate in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour.
• Heat a grill pan or gas grill to medium to medium-high heat. (Alternatively, start a charcoal fire and let it burn until the coals are medium-hot and covered with white ash.) Lightly brush the onion slices with oil and season with salt. Grill the onion slices and the chicken until the chicken is cooked through and the onion is well-browned, 5-6 minutes per side.
• Guacamole: Chop the grilled onion into small pieces and set aside in a bowl. Pit and peel the avocados; add the flesh to the onion. Add half the remaining Marinade/Dressing; then coarsely mash everything together with a potato masher, large fork, or the back of a spoon. Taste and season with salt, about ½ teaspoon.
• Salad: Put sliced romaine into a large bowl. Add about half the remaining Marinade/Dressing, and toss to combine.
• Assembly: Divide the dressed romaine among four plates. Dollop a portion of the guacamole into the center of each plate. Cut the grilled chicken into cubes and arrange over the guacamole. Sprinkle with cheese and drizzle with remaining Marinade/Dressing before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SPIRALS

Steps:

• Drain roasted red peppers very well, pressing between paper towels to remove all excess moisture and chop.
• In a large bowl, stir together chopped roasted peppers, chicken, cream cheese, dressing mix, olives, onion, chilies, cilantro, and pepper.
• Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
• Stir pine nuts, if desired, into chicken mixture and spoon evenly over tortillas, spread and roll up.
• Serve whole, cut in half, or sliced in smaller pieces for appetizers.

MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD SPIRALS RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to bowl, mixing as you add each ingredient. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Spread about 1/6th of the chicken mix onto each flour tortilla, leaving about an inch all the way around. Roll tightly. Wrap in saran wrap and refrigerate rolls for an hour. Slice about 1-1½ inch thick.