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The Ultimate Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels Recipe


  • Author: David Andersson
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1216 pinwheels 1x

Description

To truly appreciate this dish, it helps to understand exactly what you are creating. At its core, this appetizer is a brilliant modification of the traditional cold sandwich wrap, re-engineered specifically for parties and sharing. Instead of relying on standard deli meats and simple spreads, this recipe utilizes a rich, deeply savory filling consisting of pre-cooked poultry that is thoroughly saturated in a vibrant, vinegar-forward hot sauce. This mixture is bound together by a velvety dairy base and loaded with multiple varieties of melted and shredded cheeses to establish a beautiful structural harmony.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp ranch dressing (optional)
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 tbsp green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing until smooth.
  2. Stir in shredded chicken, cheddar, mozzarella, and green onions.
  3. Spread mixture evenly over each tortilla.
  4. Roll tightly into logs.
  5. Chill for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
  6. Slice into 1-inch pinwheels.
  7. Serve chilled or lightly toasted.

Optional Add-Ins

  • Crumbled blue cheese
  • Jalapeños for extra heat
  • Crispy bacon bits
  • Extra buffalo drizzle

Notes

These Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels are creamy, spicy, and irresistibly cheesy with a perfect buffalo kick in every bite. They’re quick to make, crowd-friendly, and ideal for parties, snacks, or game-day platters!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
  • Calories: 240 kcal

Keywords: Buffalo chicken pinwheels, spicy chicken pinwheels, buffalo chicken wraps