Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
These Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels are a creamy, spicy, and crowd-pleasing appetizer made with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and cream cheese, all rolled into soft tortillas and chilled for perfect slicing. Ideal for game day, parties, potlucks, and make-ahead snacks.
Equipment
- 1 Medium mixing bowl
- 1 Hand mixer or sturdy silicone spatula
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Sharp chef’s knife non-serrated preferred for clean slicing
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Offset spatula for even tortilla spreading
- 1 Large burrito-size tortilla wraps
- 1 Plastic wrap for chilling and setting rolls
- 1 Refrigerator space for chilling logs
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup Buffalo hot sauce Frank’s RedHot recommended
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tbsp green onions sliced
- 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles optional
- 4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and garlic powder until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in shredded chicken, celery, green onions, and blue cheese.
- Spread mixture evenly over tortillas.
- Roll tightly into logs and wrap in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Slice into 3/4-inch pinwheels and serve chilled.
Notes
- Chill time is essential for clean slicing and structure
- Best made 24 hours in advance for parties
- Serve cold for best texture and flavor
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best stability