Description

These Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels are a zesty and creamy appetizer combining shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese wrapped in soft flour tortillas. Perfect as a party snack or game day treat, they deliver a spicy kick balanced by cool blue cheese crumbles and green onions, all sliced into bite-sized pinwheels for easy serving.

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

Wrap

8 6-inch flour tortillas

Instructions

Prepare the filling: In a mixing 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 evenly blended and create a creamy, spicy mixture.
Spread on tortillas: Lay each 6-inch 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 overflow when rolling.
Roll the pinwheels: Starting from the bottom edge of each tortilla, roll up tightly to form a compact log. Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to firm up the filling and aid in slicing.
Slice into pinwheels: Remove the chilled rolls from the fridge and unwrap. Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into approximately 1-inch thick pinwheels, creating bite-sized pieces perfect for serving.
Serve: Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter and accompany with ranch or blue cheese dipping sauce to complement the spicy buffalo flavor.

Notes

For spicier pinwheels, increase the amount of buffalo sauce or add a dash of hot sauce.
Blue cheese crumbles are optional; omit for a milder flavor or if preferred.
These pinwheels are best served chilled but can be brought to room temperature before serving if desired.
Can be made a few hours ahead of time and stored covered in the refrigerator.
For a gluten-free option, substitute flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas.

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

Keywords: buffalo chicken pinwheels, spicy appetizer, party snack, buffalo chicken recipe, finger food, game day recipes