Description
Get ready to spice up your snack game with these irresistible Easy Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels! This no-cook, flavor-packed appetizer is perfect for game day spreads, lunchbox ideas, or as a quick, crowd-pleasing party snack. Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with that signature buffalo kick, they’re wrapped in soft flour tortillas and chilled to perfection. Whether you’re hunting for quick lunch recipes, easy dinner ideas, or a savory snack to serve cold, these pinwheels check every box. No oven, no fuss—just roll, chill, and slice!
Ingredients
2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
1/4 cup green onions, finely sliced
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
5 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
2. Add shredded chicken and cheddar cheese, stirring until fully combined.
3. Fold in chopped green onions and mix evenly.
4. Lay a tortilla flat and spread a generous layer of the buffalo mixture all the way to the edges.
5. Roll the tortilla tightly into a log; repeat for all tortillas.
6. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
7. Slice each roll into 1-inch pinwheels and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Let cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing for a smoother filling.
Use a sharp knife to get clean, even slices.
Customize heat levels by using mild or hot buffalo sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 pinwheels
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: easy appetizer, buffalo chicken pinwheels, party snack, lunch idea, chicken tortilla rollups