These easy chicken roll ups with cream cheese and veggies are a great light but filling tailgating appetizer (or just lunch!)

Full chicken and veggie tortilla wraps and small cut pieces of the tortilla wraps all layered onto a large white serving plate.

I’m in disbelief that summer is ending, school is starting, Labor Day is almost here and fall will be upon us soon.

Disbelief or maybe denial.

But one upside is that football and tailgating season are coming back as well!

(And OK, fall is my favorite season and I love all things pumpkin - all year round - but it’s still hard to say goodbye to summer.)

Tortillas laid out on a counter and surrounded by cream cheese, broccoli slaw, mustard, a cutting board full of sliced chicken and a bowl of tomatoes.

But one issue I have with tailgating is the occasional complete lack of variety.

Ever been to a party or a tailgate and everyone brought chips and a dip? Or cheese and crackers? Or hummus and pita chips?

I mean, I love all of those for appetizers and snacks, and I love taking those to a party.

I just need a little more than that to fill me up for an all-day tailgating event. Give me some protein, give me some veggies, give me something hearty (but still decently healthy).

So I tend to bring my own contribution to meet my needs. 😉

Tortillas on a cutting board spread with cream cheese and mustard with chicken and veggies to the side.

A tortilla roll up being assembled with layers of cream cheese, mustard, chicken and veggies.

And these easy chicken roll ups with cream cheese and veggies definitely check all the boxes.

They are light but full of creaminess, chunks of tender chicken, a crunchy slaw and sweet, juicy tomatoes.

Tailgate, picnic, party or just lunch, these tortilla wraps will hit the spot!

And as a bonus, they are easy to assemble, can be made ahead and refrigerated and are very portable.

A hand holding up a chicken roll up on a flour tortilla with cream cheese and veggies in it.

Ingredient Notes:

Tortillas: I use 8- or 9-inch tortillas. You can use any size you want but you’ll need to adjust the amounts of filling for each one. Don’t overstuff so you can roll them up properly.
Cream cheese: I used plain cream cheese but my homemade veggie cream cheese would be amazing here, too!
Honey mustard: I make my own honey mustard by simply mixing 2 parts yellow or Dijon mustard with 1 part honey. You can taste and adjust to your liking. Or substitute a store-bought version.
Slaw: I like the texture and crunch of the broccoli slaw — and it holds up well to be made in advance, without wilting or getting soggy — but you could sub regular cabbage coleslaw or lettuce if you prefer.

Also, you can serve these as big wraps, cut in half or cut in small sushi-like rolls, depending on your needs.

These veggie and chicken roll ups make a well-rounded appetizer that will fill you up, not weigh you down, and help you cheer on your favorite team through all the ups and downs (and beer and booze).

A large white serving plate full of small sliced bite-size pieces of chicken and veggie tortilla roll ups.

I hope you give these a try for a fun and different appetizer, whether it's on game day or lake day or just to freshen up your lunch routine.

Enjoy and happy tailgating!

XO,

Kathryn

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Easy Chicken Roll Ups

These easy chicken roll ups with cream cheese and veggies are a great light but filling tailgating appetizer (or just lunch!)

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Yield: 8 -10 servings as an appetizer

Ingredients

For the honey mustard:

½ cup Dijon or yellow mustard
¼ cup honey

For the roll ups:

6 (8- or 9-inch) whole wheat tortillas
12 oz. cream cheese (I use ⅓ less fat)
2 chicken breasts, cooked and sliced thin
1 ½ cups broccoli slaw (see notes)
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

Instructions

To make the honey mustard, combine mustard and honey in a small bowl and stir until well combined. Taste and add more honey or mustard, to your liking.
To make the roll ups, spread about 3-4 tablespoons cream cheese across middle of each tortilla. Top with 2 teaspoons honey mustard mixture.
Layer 4-5 small slices of chicken, ¼ cup broccoli slaw and 6-8 tomato halves on bottom third of tortilla.
Fold bottom of tortilla up and over fillings then roll all the way up. Place seam side down in container, or slice in half or 1-inch pinwheel rolls.
Repeat with remaining tortillas an filling ingredients.
Store in refrigerator and serve within 12 hours, for best taste.

Notes

Tortillas: I use 8- or 9-inch tortillas. You can use any size you want but you’ll need to adjust the amounts of filling for each one. Don’t overstuff so you can roll them up properly.

Honey mustard: I make a simple homemade version, but you could also substitute a store-bought honey mustard.

Broccoli slaw: I like the texture and crunch of the broccoli slaw — and it holds up well to be made in advance, without wilting or getting soggy — but you could sub regular cabbage coleslaw or lettuce if you prefer.

Chicken: The chicken for this recipe needs to be already cooked, so please plan accordingly. You can use a rotisserie chicken from the store, crock pot shredded chicken or baked or boiled chicken breasts.

Serving: You can serve these as big wraps, cut in half or cut in small sushi-like rolls, depending on your needs.

Nutrition

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Comments

Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

August 31, 2016 at 10:30 am

Such a fun idea! I've always been a fan of roll ups and wraps! So easy to eat for a tailgate/party!

- Kathryn
  
  August 31, 2016 at 9:33 pm
  
  Me too - love, love a wrap! And they travel so well 🙂
  
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary

August 31, 2016 at 2:35 pm

Fall is my favorite season too, as far as the weather is concerned. And I love the food! I just don't love the color of all the food.... it's just so brown. Or orange. I will miss all the vibrant summer produce! Anyways, I LOVE football season, because YESSSSS FOOD! 😉 These roll ups are awesome, girlfriend! Love how easy they are! Plus cream cheese in anything totally wins my heart! I'm thinking these will never make it to a tailgate, because I'd eat them all first. Ha! Oops? 😉 Cheers, lady!

- Kathryn
  
  August 31, 2016 at 9:40 pm
  
  Haha, that's true... much more bland colors are coming our way. I'd be with you in the kitchen, too, eating these all up before the party 😉
  
Lecy | A Simpler Grace

August 31, 2016 at 11:34 pm

Rollups are one of my favorite kinds of recipes because they are so easy to make and eat. I love the colors and flavors in your recipe and can't wait to try them!

- Kathryn
  
  September 02, 2016 at 9:14 am
  
  Thanks Lecy! I really love rollups too!
  
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food

September 01, 2016 at 8:22 am

Yay for pumpkin all year 'round! High five! I totally know what you mean about everyone bringing chips and dip to get togethers like that! Where's the protein? Where's the veggies? Where's something more substantial, right?

These roll ups fit the bill perfectly. Love using the broccoli slaw. Good for ya and adds such a nice crunch factor, doesn't it?

Great collection of recipes there! I'm not a football fan. However, I do love all the food that goes along with football season. So, I will gladly participate in the season's festivities if I get to eat some of these goodies 😉

Have a fantastic long weekend, Kathryn! xoxo

- Kathryn
  
  September 02, 2016 at 9:15 am
  
  Haha, you can come just for the food, it's cool 😉 Have a great weekend Dawn! XO
  
Jessy @ The Life Jolie

September 01, 2016 at 8:36 am

I love this idea- so quick and easy to pack but without sacrificing flavor. These look delicious!

- Kathryn
  
  September 02, 2016 at 9:18 am
  
  Thanks Jessy! It's a great snack to take to a friend's house (or on a picnic!)
  
kate @ Framed Cooks

September 01, 2016 at 12:17 pm

Tailgating is the one thing that makes the end of summer (sniffle) okay - Go Clemson Tigers!! I'll definitely be having these on my tailgate menu. 🙂

- Kathryn
  
  September 02, 2016 at 9:18 am
  
  Totally agree!! (On the tailgating, not the Tigers 😉 )
  
Terra

September 01, 2016 at 9:42 pm

I do love fun and easy recipes! This would be really perfect for tailgating and no mess. Cheers, Terra

- Kathryn
  
  September 02, 2016 at 9:19 am
  
  Mess free is right Terra! Can also be eaten one-handed, while holding a beer or beverage of choice 😉
  
Adina

September 02, 2016 at 5:14 am

Yeah, I am in denial too, especially since the summer was ... scarce... if I can use that word. We are hanging on to the last sunny days and cannot even bear thinking of the October and November weather... But on the brighter side, these roll-ups look delicious, something I could make my family happy with. 🙂

- Kathryn
  
  September 02, 2016 at 9:20 am
  
  I hear ya Adina! I'll definitely be diving head-first into all the yummy pumpkin recipes, soups, casserole and comfort foods to help ease our transition out of summer 😉
  
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Easy Chicken Roll Ups with Cream Cheese & Veggies

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