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Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

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  • Author: Chef Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 24 pinwheels 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels are a zesty and creamy appetizer featuring shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and cream cheese wrapped in soft tortillas. These bite-sized snacks are perfect for parties, game days, or a quick and easy lunch.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Fold in the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, blue cheese (if using), and green onions until well combined.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly over each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
  4. Roll each tortilla tightly into a log, then wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
  5. Unwrap and slice each roll into 1-inch pinwheels.
  6. Arrange on a platter and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quick prep option.
  • Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.
  • These can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge until ready to serve.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 310mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg