Description
Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels are cheesy, flavorful bite-sized appetizers made with tender shredded chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, and creamy cheeses rolled in soft flour tortillas and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for game day, parties, or casual snacking, these pinwheels are quick to prepare, easily customizable, and crowd-pleasing with bold and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 4 large flour tortillas
Optional for Serving
- Ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing for dipping
- Fresh chopped parsley or extra sliced green onions for garnish
- Blue cheese crumbles (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken with buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and chopped green onions. Mix thoroughly until the filling is well blended and creamy.
- Spread the Mixture on Tortillas: Lay a large flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Evenly spread a generous layer of the buffalo chicken filling all over the tortilla, leaving about an inch clear around the edges to make rolling easier.
- Roll and Chill: Carefully roll the tortilla tightly into a log shape. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help the pinwheels hold their shape and make slicing easier.
- Slice and Bake: Remove the chilled roll from the refrigerator and slice into 1-inch thick pinwheels using a sharp knife. Arrange slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes or until golden and heated through.
- Serve: Allow the pinwheels to cool for a few minutes before serving. Offer with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping and enjoy!
Notes
- Shred chicken finely for a cohesive filling.
- Avoid overfilling tortillas to prevent unrolling during baking.
- Chilling the rolled tortillas before slicing ensures clean, neat pinwheels.
- Use a sharp serrated knife to slice without squashing.
- Adjust buffalo sauce quantity to customize spice levels.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Buffalo chicken, pinwheels, appetizer, game day snack, buffalo sauce, creamy cheese, easy appetizer