Chicken Cheese Swirls

Can be made ahead and served at room temperature; or warm in the oven as guests arrive. They freeze well and are easier to slice if partially frozen.

• Ready In: 36 mins
• Yields: 24 appetizers

Ingredients

• 1  cup  shredded  cooked chicken
• 1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 4  ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped green onion (include some tender green tops)
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped red bell pepper
• 2  ounces  chopped black olives
• 4  flour tortillas (10-inch)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. In a bowl, mix the chicken, cheeses, chiles, onions, bell pepper, and olives together; taste and add salt and pepper, if needed).
3. Spread mixture evenly on the tortillas, almost to the edge.
4. Roll up, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate 1 hour or longer.
5. Cut the rolled tortillas into 3/4-inch slices and serve at room temperature or place on a baking sheet and bake about 6 minutes, or until warmed--serve immediately.