Buffalo Chicken Cream Cheese Pinwheels (Printable)

Savory Buffalo chicken, creamy cheese, and bold sauce rolled in tortillas. Perfect finger food for entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 (optional)
06 - 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
07 - 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
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)

# Method:

01 - Place 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. Stir thoroughly until mixture is uniformly creamy.
02 - Lay one tortilla on a clean surface. Evenly distribute one-quarter of the prepared filling over the tortilla, maintaining a 1/2-inch border around the perimeter.
03 - Firmly roll up the tortilla from end to end. Repeat process for remaining tortillas and filling.
04 - Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow filling to set.
05 - After chilling, remove plastic wrap and use a sharp knife to cut each roll into 6 pinwheels.
06 - Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • If you like snacks that disappear faster than you make them, these pinwheels are your answer.
  • The balance between creamy and spicy keeps people asking for seconds and thirds at every gathering.
02 -
  • One time I skipped chilling and ended up with squished, messy slices—always let them set before cutting.
  • Swapping blue cheese for extra cheddar made the pinwheels milder, and they instantly became kid-friendly.
03 -
  • Let the filling rest after mixing; flavors meld and make every bite memorable.
  • Using room temperature tortillas prevents cracking, so prep ahead for smoother rolling.
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