Description

Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels are a delicious and easy appetizer featuring a creamy, spicy mixture of shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and cheddar cheese rolled inside soft flour tortillas. These bite-sized pinwheels are perfect for parties, game days, or casual snacking, and can be served with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Ingredients

Scale

Filling

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
½ cup buffalo sauce
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
3 green onions, sliced

Wraps

8 flour tortillas, 6-inch size

Instructions

Mix the filling: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cooked shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, blue cheese crumbles (if using), and sliced green onions. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended and evenly incorporated.
Spread the mixture: Lay each flour tortilla flat and evenly spread a generous amount of the chicken mixture over the surface, leaving about a ½-inch border around the edges to prevent spilling when rolling.
Roll tightly: Starting from the bottom edge of each tortilla, carefully roll it up tightly to hold the filling in place. Ensure the roll is snug to keep the pinwheels intact.
Chill the rolls: Place the rolled tortillas in the refrigerator and let them chill for 1 to 2 hours. This step firms up the cream cheese filling and makes slicing neater and easier.
Slice into pinwheels: Remove the chilled rolls from the fridge and slice each roll crosswise into approximately 1-inch thick pinwheels using a sharp knife.
Serve: Arrange the buffalo chicken pinwheels on a serving platter and offer ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping. Enjoy as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack.

Notes

For extra spice, increase the amount of buffalo sauce or add a dash of cayenne pepper.
If you prefer, use flour tortillas made with whole wheat for a fiber boost.
Make ahead: pinwheels can be prepared and sliced a day ahead; just cover and refrigerate.
Blue cheese crumbles are optional but add authentic flavor; you can substitute with extra cheddar if preferred.
Serve with extra buffalo sauce or dipping sauces like ranch or blue cheese for added flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Buffalo chicken, pinwheels, appetizer, party food, easy snack, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, shredded chicken