Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels (Printable Version)

Spicy, creamy buffalo chicken rolled in tortillas and sliced into bite-sized appetizers perfect for any gathering.

# What You'll Need:

→ Buffalo Chicken Filling

01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
02 - 115 g cream cheese, softened
03 - ¼ cup sour cream
04 - ⅓ cup Buffalo wing sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
05 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
07 - ¼ tsp garlic powder

→ Assembly

08 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
09 - Chopped chives or extra wing sauce for garnish (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, Buffalo sauce, garlic powder, and shredded cheddar. Mix until smooth.
02 - Fold in shredded chicken and green onions until evenly coated.
03 - Spread a quarter of the mixture evenly over each tortilla, leaving a ½-inch border. Roll up tightly.
04 - Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
05 - Unwrap and slice each roll into 6 even pieces. Garnish if desired and serve cold or at room temperature.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes of active prep time
  • Makes 24 bite-sized appetizers perfect for sharing
  • Can be prepared ahead of time for stress-free entertaining
  • Delivers all the buffalo wing flavor without the mess
02 -
  • These pinwheels offer a perfect flavor balance of spicy, tangy, and creamy in every bite
  • Each serving provides 6g of protein, making them more satisfying than typical party snacks
  • The recipe easily doubles or triples for larger gatherings
03 -
  • Let cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth filling without lumps
  • Roll the tortillas as tightly as possible for neat, compact pinwheels that hold together when sliced
  • Use a very sharp knife and clean it between cuts for the cleanest presentation
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