How to Make Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

Create Creamy Buffalo Base

Blend cream cheese with buffalo sauce for smooth, spicy foundation.

Build Flavor Layers

Incorporate chicken, cheese, and vegetables for depth and texture.

Master the Roll Technique

Achieve tight, even rolls that hold their shape when sliced.

Perfect the Presentation

Slice and arrange for visual appeal with strategic garnishing.

Baking Tips

For a time-saving shortcut, use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking chicken breast.

Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to ensure a smooth, easy-to-spread mixture.

For less heat, reduce the buffalo sauce and increase the ranch dressing.

The pinwheels can be made up to 24 hours in advance and kept wrapped in the refrigerator.

For a colorful variation, use spinach or sun-dried tomato tortillas.

If you don't enjoy blue cheese, substitute with shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese for a different flavor profile.

Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

Name: Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 24 pinwheels (6-8 servings)
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Ingredients: For the buffalo chicken mixture:; 2 cups cooked chicken breast, finely shredded; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (like Frank's RedHot); 1/4 cup ranch dressing; 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (or substitute with shredded cheddar); 1/4 cup finely diced celery; 1/4 cup finely diced red onion; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried dill; Salt and pepper to taste; For assembly:; 5 large flour tortillas (10-inch size); 1/4 cup ranch dressing (additional); For garnish:; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions; Extra buffalo sauce for drizzling; Extra ranch dressing for dipping

These crowd-pleasing Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels combine the bold flavors of classic buffalo wings in an easy-to-serve appetizer. Featuring spicy buffalo chicken, creamy cheese, and cool ranch dressing rolled into tortillas, these colorful pinwheels deliver the perfect balance of heat, creaminess, and tanginess in every bite.

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

10 Minutes

Total Time

1H30 Minutes

Chef

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Ingredients

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For the buffalo chicken mixture:

2 cups cooked chicken breast, finely shredded

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup buffalo sauce (like Frank's RedHot)

1/4 cup ranch dressing

1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (or substitute with shredded cheddar)

1/4 cup finely diced celery

1/4 cup finely diced red onion

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon dried dill

Salt and pepper to taste

For assembly:

5 large flour tortillas (10-inch size)

1/4 cup ranch dressing (additional)

For garnish:

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions

Extra buffalo sauce for drizzling

Extra ranch dressing for dipping

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and buffalo sauce until smooth.

Add the ranch dressing, shredded chicken, blue cheese crumbles, diced celery, diced red onion, garlic powder, and dried dill. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Taste the mixture and season with salt and pepper as needed, adjusting buffalo sauce for desired spice level.

Lay out the tortillas on a clean work surface and spread a thin layer of ranch dressing on each tortilla.

Divide the buffalo chicken mixture evenly among the tortillas, spreading it in an even layer to the edges, leaving about 1/2 inch border at the far edge.

Tightly roll each tortilla, starting from the edge closest to you, using the plastic wrap to help create a tight roll.

Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.

When ready to serve, remove the plastic wrap and trim off the uneven ends. Slice each roll into 1-inch thick pinwheels (about 4-5 slices per tortilla).

Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter, cut side up.

Garnish with chopped chives or green onions and drizzle with additional buffalo sauce if desired.

Serve immediately with extra ranch dressing on the side for dipping.

Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

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How to Make Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

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