Easy Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
These Easy Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels are quick, flavorful snacks perfect for make-ahead occasions. They combine spicy buffalo chicken with creamy cheese filling wrapped in flaky tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 48 pinwheels (about 8 pinwheels per tortilla, serves 6-8) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 300g), rotisserie chicken recommended
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce (about 80ml), such as Frank’s RedHot
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (about 115g)
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing (about 60ml)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 100g)
- 6 large flour tortillas, 10-inch (25cm)
- 2 small green onions, thinly sliced
- Optional: 1/4 cup finely chopped celery sticks (about 30g)
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, shredded cheddar, sliced green onions, and optional celery. Mix well until evenly combined and creamy. Season with black pepper to taste.
- Place one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread an even layer of the buffalo chicken mixture across the entire tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Roll the tortilla tightly into a log, pressing gently to keep it compact. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice each rolled tortilla into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick pinwheels, about 8 pinwheels per tortilla.
- Arrange the pinwheels cut side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until tortillas are lightly golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Do not overload tortillas with filling to avoid leaking during baking. Use softened cream cheese for smooth filling. Pinwheels can be assembled and stored uncooked in the fridge up to 24 hours before baking; add extra baking time if baking cold. For gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas or large lettuce leaves. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days and can be frozen individually.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6 pinwheels
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 420
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
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