Buffalo Chicken Cream Cheese Pinwheels (Printable)

Savory Buffalo chicken with creamy cheese rolled in soft tortillas for easy party-friendly pinwheels.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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
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 flour tortillas (10-inch diameter)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, Buffalo wing sauce, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, green onions, celery, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until smooth and homogeneous.
02 - Place a tortilla on a flat work surface. Evenly spread a quarter of the chicken mixture over the tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch margin along the edges.
03 - Carefully roll up the tortilla tightly starting from one edge. Repeat the process with remaining tortillas and filling.
04 - Wrap each rolled tortilla securely in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour to firm the filling.
05 - Remove plastic wrap and place the rolls on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 6 evenly sized pinwheels.
06 - Arrange the pinwheel slices on a serving platter. Present chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy, tangy, and spicy filling is addictive—it&apost a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
  • It comes together in just minutes, but tastes like you spent ages perfecting it.
02 -
  • If you use cold cream cheese, it&apost a nightmare to mix—the filling stays lumpy and hard to spread.
  • Chilling the rolls before slicing stops the pinwheels from falling apart and keeps your platter neat.
03 -
  • Wet your knife before each slice for cleaner cuts and picture-perfect pinwheels.
  • Let guests choose their own dip—ranch, blue cheese, or even avocado crema lifts the wraps.
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