Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels are a quick and flavorful snack featuring tender shredded chicken mixed with spicy Buffalo sauce, creamy cheese, and crunchy vegetables, all wrapped in soft flour tortillas. Perfect for appetizers, game day, or lunch, these pinwheels offer bold, classic flavors with an easy prep time of under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15-30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (about 16 pinwheels) 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking required, chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (using gluten-free tortillas)
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
Assembly
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions or finely diced celery
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken with Buffalo wing sauce, cream cheese, ranch or blue cheese dressing, and shredded cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated for that rich, spicy filling.
- Assemble the pinwheels: Lay out a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread a generous even layer of the Buffalo chicken mixture across the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges to avoid overflow.
- Add crunchy veggies: Sprinkle chopped green onions or finely diced celery evenly over the filling to add brightness and crunch in every bite.
- Roll tightly: Starting from one edge, carefully roll the tortilla up tightly but gently to ensure it holds together without squishing the filling out.
- Chill and slice: Wrap the rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 10-15 minutes to firm up. Once chilled, slice into 1-inch pinwheels for perfect serving portions.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save preparation time and add extra flavor.
- Don’t overfill to avoid messy rolling and ensure neat pinwheels.
- Chill before slicing to help pinwheels hold their shape and make cutting easier.
- Adjust Buffalo sauce gradually to your preferred spice level.
- Serve immediately or chilled depending on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pinwheels (approx.)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Buffalo chicken pinwheels, spicy appetizer, game day snack, easy lunch, creamy buffalo chicken wrap
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