Keto Chicken Pinwheels
Keto Chicken Pinwheels are the perfect bite-sized solution for your low-carb, fast, flavorful, and keto-friendly needs. Loaded with creamy chive whipped cream cheese, zesty pesto, juicy diced tomatoes, savory shredded chicken, and melty mozzarella cheese—all wrapped up in a low-carb tortilla and crisped to perfection. Whether you’re using an air fryer or oven, this easy recipe comes together in under 15 minutes!
Why You’ll Love These Keto Chicken Pinwheels
- Low-carb and keto-friendly
- Quick & easy – ready in minutes
- Perfect for meal prep, parties, or a satisfying snack
- Customizable with your favorite fillings
- Crispy on the outside, creamy and cheesy inside
Making Keto Chicken Pinwheels
Start by laying the tortilla on a clean work space.
Spread the whipped cream cheese over the tortilla in an even layer. I used Chive flavored, but you can use other flavors, or even just plain cream cheese. If you use plain cream cheese, make sure you soften it first, because it will spread easier.
Next, spread the pesto sauce over the top.
Then, add your toppings to the top 2/3 of the tortilla. This is for easier rolling. For this recipe I used sliced cherry tomatoes and black olives, but you can customize it to your liking.
Add the shredded chicken, then lastly, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the top.
Now the fun part. Starting at one end, tightly roll the tortilla up, keeping in mind that you don’t want to roll it so tight that you squeeze out the toppings at the other end. It could end up being a pretty skinny roll that way.
So, roll it tightly, but try to keep the toppings in place.
Then, brush some melted butter over the top of the tortilla, or you can use an air fryer spray.
Lastly, cut the roll into 1 – 2″ thick pinwheels.
Place some parchment paper in your air fryer and carefully lay the pinwheels in the air fryer. Cook at 400° for 6 – 8 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Alternatively, you can oven bake them. Same thing, only preheat the oven to 375°. Bake for 11 – 13 minutes, or until golden brown. You can always put them under the broiler for extra color and crispiness.
Tips & Variations
- Cream Cheese Swap: No chive whipped cream cheese? Use regular cream cheese and add dried chives or garlic powder.
- Protein Options: Try shredded turkey or pulled pork for variety.
- Veggie Boost: Add fresh spinach or baby arugula before rolling.
- Don’t Overfull: Too much filling can get messy.
Perfect for Keto Meal Prep or Entertaining
These Keto Chicken Pinwheels are ideal for keto lunchboxes, party appetizers, or easy weeknight dinners. They’re portable, delicious hot or cold, and endlessly customizable.
Plus, the crispy edges and melty cheese make them a guaranteed crowd-pleaser—even among non-keto eaters!
Further, serve with some fresh veggies or a side salad keeping it Keto friendly.
Looking for more Keto friendly recipes?
- Two Minute Pizza Bowl
- Seasoned Butter Cabbage
- Egg Roll in a Bowl
- Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole
- Keto Taco Casserole
- Lemon Zest Keto Cake
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Keto Chicken Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 1 low-carb tortilla, (approx. 8-inch)
- 2 Tbsp. "Chive" whipped cream cheese, (or other flavor)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. pesto sauce
- 2 cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 1 Tbsp. black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tsp. butter, melted (or cooking spray)
Instructions
- Lay out the tortilla on a clean work surface. Spread the cream cheese, then pesto over the tortilla in an even layer.
- Add the tomatoes, black olives, then chicken in an even layer. Sprinkle cheese over top.
- Tightly roll tortilla up from one end to the other. Brush the rolled tortilla with melted butter. Cut the roll into 1 – 2-inch thick pinwheels.
- Line air fryer with parchment paper and carefully place pinwheels on the paper. Air fry at 400° for 6 – 8 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- To oven bake: preheat oven to 375° and bake for 11 – 13 minutes, or until golden brown. Use broiler if you want added color. Enjoy!
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Keto Chicken Pinwheels
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