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Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels Recipe

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Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels are a flavorful, creamy, and spicy appetizer made by combining shredded chicken with cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and cheddar cheese, all rolled inside soft flour tortillas. These pinwheels are chilled to set and sliced into bite-sized pieces, perfect for game days, parties, or casual gatherings.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings

Ingredients

Buffalo Chicken Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Ranch dressing
  • 1/4 cup buffalo sauce (such as Frank’s Red Hot)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely sliced green onions
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 12 ounces cooked and shredded chicken (about 3 cups, rotisserie or canned)

Assembly

  • 5 to 6 large flour tortillas
  • Extra Ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Buffalo Chicken Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, Ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, shredded cheese, green onions, garlic powder, and salt until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps using a hand mixer.
  2. Incorporate the Chicken: Fold the shredded cooked chicken into the buffalo mixture, stirring gently until the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce and cheese blend.
  3. Spread on Tortillas: Lay one large flour tortilla flat on a clean surface and spread about 3/4 cup of the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over it, leaving about a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
  4. Roll the Tortilla: Roll the tortilla tightly into a log shape, ensuring not to squeeze out the filling as you roll. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  5. Chill the Pinwheels: Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours, to allow the pinwheels to firm up and slice cleanly.
  6. Slice and Serve: Remove the plastic wrap, trim and discard the ends of each roll, then slice into 1-inch pinwheels using a sharp knife. Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping if desired.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth texture.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and flavor; canned chicken is also a suitable alternative.
  • Chilling the rolled tortillas is essential to help them set so the pinwheels slice neatly.
  • For spicier pinwheels, add extra buffalo sauce to the mixture or use a hotter brand.
  • These pinwheels can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated until serving.
  • Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/buffalo-chicken-pinwheels-recipe/