Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
These Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels are everything you love about buffalo chicken dip, just wrapped up in an easy, no-bake appetizer that’s perfect for parties.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken meat
- 6 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- ⅓ cup hot sauce
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pack ranch seasoning mix (about 3 tablespoons)
- 3 green onions (finely diced)
- ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
- 3 burrito-sized tortillas
Instructions
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the hot sauce and ranch dressing mix and mix again until fully combined.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, cheddar, green onions, and blue cheese (if using) until evenly combined. The filling should be thick but spreadable.
- Lay out a tortilla and spread a thin, even layer of filling all the way to the edges.
- Starting at one end, roll the tortilla into a snug log, keeping steady pressure as you go.
- Wrap each tortilla log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Unwrap, trim the ends, and slice into even pinwheels with a sharp knife (wipe the blade between cuts).
- Serve chilled, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Don’t skip whipping the base first. Mixing the cream cheese, hot sauce, and ranch together before adding anything else ensures a smooth, evenly flavored filling without streaks of heat.
- Use block cream cheese, not whipped. It holds structure better and helps the pinwheels slice cleanly.
- Chill before slicing. Refrigerating the wrapped logs for at least 1 hour firms up the filling so the spirals stay neat and don’t fall apart.
- Slice just before serving for best texture. Once cut, the edges are exposed and can soften more quickly.
- Make ahead tip: You can roll the logs up to 24 hours in advance - just keep them tightly wrapped and wait to slice until party time.
- Serving guide: Plan for 4–6 pinwheels per person for a light appetizer spread, or 8–10 per person if they’re the main snack.
- Storage: Store wrapped logs or sliced pinwheels in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best texture, enjoy within 1–2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 82kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 366mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 56IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 0.3mg
