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A stack of five spicy Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels filled with shredded chicken and orange sauce on a white plate.

Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

These pinwheels are a fun, comforting, and slightly spicy appetizer perfect for casual gatherings. They remind me of game-day snacks we’d share around the table, laughing and reaching for just one more.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 pinwheels

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup buffalo sauce (alcohol-free)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
  • As needed flour tortillas

Instructions
 

  • Mix the softened cream cheese with the buffalo sauce in a bowl until combined.
  • Stir the shredded chicken and shredded cheese into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Spread the mixture evenly over the flour tortillas. Roll each tortilla tightly.
  • Wrap the rolled tortillas and chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. After chilling, slice the rolls into pinwheels.
  • Serve the pinwheels cold or warm them slightly before serving.

Notes

This recipe is great for parties because you can prepare the pinwheels ahead of time. If you prefer more heat, add extra buffalo sauce to the mixture.
By Grace Williams, Contributor at Recipes by Betty.
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