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Easy Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels


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  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 pinwheels 1x

Description

Get ready to fall in love with these Easy Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels — a bold and creamy appetizer that’s perfect for game day, potlucks, or quick snacking. These tasty spirals are packed with tender chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, and sharp cheddar cheese all rolled into soft flour tortillas. They’re a no-bake, make-ahead option that’s both visually impressive and incredibly simple to throw together. Whether you’re searching for easy dinner ideas, fun party snacks, or make-ahead food ideas, these quick pinwheels will check all your boxes. Ideal for lunchboxes, casual gatherings, or as a flavorful bite during busy weekdays.


Ingredients

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2 cups cooked shredded chicken

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup buffalo sauce

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

2 tablespoons ranch dressing (optional)

2 green onions, finely sliced

4 large flour tortillas


Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing (if using), and green onions until smooth and well combined.

2. Lay out the flour tortillas on a flat surface.

3. Evenly spread the buffalo chicken mixture across each tortilla, reaching the edges.

4. Roll each tortilla tightly into a log and place seam-side down.

5. Wrap the rolled tortillas in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

6. Remove the wraps and slice each tortilla into 1-inch pinwheels using a sharp knife.

7. Arrange on a platter and serve cold or at room temperature.

Notes

Use room-temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps and get a smooth mixture.

Don’t skip the chill time — it helps create clean, neat spirals.

If making ahead, slice just before serving to keep edges fresh.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 390mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg