Buffalo Chicken Cream Cheese Pinwheels (Printable version)

Buffalo chicken, cheeses, and sauce wrapped in tortillas deliver a flavorful bite-sized appetizer for gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Filling

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, finely shredded
02 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce
04 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
06 - 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
07 - 1/4 cup finely diced celery
08 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Assembly

11 - 4 large 10-inch flour tortillas

# How to Make It:

01 - Blend shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, Buffalo wing sauce, cheddar cheese, blue cheese (if using), green onions, celery, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Place a tortilla on a flat work surface. Evenly spread one quarter of the filling across the tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch margin around the edge.
03 - Roll the tortilla tightly from one end to the other. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
04 - Enclose each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to help set and firm the pinwheels.
05 - Unwrap chilled rolls and cut each log crosswise into 6 slices using a sharp knife.
06 - Display pinwheels on a serving platter and serve chilled or at room temperature as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can make them ahead and they only get better after a little chill time.
  • Each bite feels like a snackable version of your favorite Buffalo chicken dip, minus the mess.
02 -
  • I once skipped chilling, only to end up with messy, smushed pinwheels—never again.
  • Swapping blue cheese entirely for extra cheddar makes the snack more kid-friendly without losing out on flavor.
03 -
  • Cleaning your knife with a damp cloth between cuts keeps the slices clean and pretty.
  • Stashing the wrapped rolls overnight lets the flavors meld even more—great for make-ahead entertaining.
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