Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
Apr 24, 2025
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Buffalo chicken pinwheels are one of those appetizers I can’t seem to get enough of. Cheesy, creamy, with the perfect balance of buffalo sauce all rolled up in a tortilla to make an unforgettable bite. I make them for game days, lunchboxes, parties, and more. A must try for any buffalo chicken fan!
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Bold flavor. If you like buffalo sauce, you will love these pinwheels.
- Great cold appetizer or lunch. No need for the oven, these can be made in minutes.
- Easy to customize. You can make these your own by changing the cheese or adjusting the buffalo sauce.
- A crowd favorite. Every time I serve these, people request the recipe. They are super flavorful and people love them!
Buffalo chicken anything is always a win in my house, and these easy pinwheel appetizers are no exception. They have that creamy, cheesy, spicy combo we all love.
One of the best things about them? They’re incredibly simple to make and very versatile. If I’m having trouble trying to figure out what to make for a gathering, I often turn to this recipe.
If you like buffalo chicken be sure to check out buffalo chicken pasta, buffalo chicken wraps, Chicken Salad Chick Buffalo Barclay, and buffalo chicken sliders.
Ingredients
These are the simple ingredients you need to make buffalo chicken tortilla roll ups.
- Tortillas – I like using the burrito size flour tortillas.
- Chicken – Cooked, diced or shredded chicken. This is a great recipe to use rotisserie chicken.
- Cream cheese – Softened cream cheese is the creamy base for these pinwheels.
- Shredded cheese – Shredded cheese adds great flavor to these roll ups.
- Buffalo wing sauce – Use your favorite bottled buffalo wing sauce or homemade buffalo sauce.
- Ranch seasoning – Adds delicious, herby flavor.
- Green onions – Diced green onions add a pop of color and flavor.
How to make buffalo chicken pinwheels
These creamy, spicy pinwheels come together with just a few simple steps.
Step one: Place the cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch seasonings in a bowl. Mix together with an electric mixer.
Step two: Stir in the shredded chicken, shredded cheese, and diced green onion.
Step three: Spread the mixture on a tortilla.
Step four: Roll tightly and then cover in plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Heather’s recipe tips
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature. This helps to make it easy to mix and spread on the tortilla.
- Thin layer. Spread a thin layer of the mixture on the tortilla. This will help them roll nicely and makes it easier to slice.
- Roll tight. It’s important to roll the tortilla up tightly to prevent any of the filling from falling out.
- Chill the rolls before slicing. I like to chill the tortilla roll ups for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- Adjust the spice level. You can adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to the spice level you like.
- Try dipping them. I like dipping these pinwheels in this blue cheese dipping sauce or this Wingstop ranch recipe.
Variations and substitutions
This buffalo chicken roll ups recipe is easily customizable. Here are a few suggestions:
- Cheese – There are a variety of cheeses you can add to your mixture. Pepper Jack, Monterey Jack, Blue Cheese crumbles, or mozzarella.
- Protein – Try substituting the chicken with diced deli turkey or chicken. You could even use canned chicken or chickpeas.
- Tortillas – Spinach wraps or sun dried tomato tortillas work well.
- Mix-ins – Add some crunch with diced celery or bell peppers.
Storage instructions
Store: Keep any leftover chicken pinwheels in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will last 3-4 days.
Make ahead: You can make these ahead of time.
Freeze: I don’t recommend freezing these pinwheels. They don’t thaw out very well.
Frequently asked questions
These chicken pinwheels are served cold or at room temperature. This makes them perfect for lunch, parties, potlucks, and more.
No, these are considered mild. If you would like them spicier, you can add a little more buffalo sauce.
More pinwheel recipes
- Dill pickle pinwheels
- Crack chicken pinwheels
- Italian pinwheels
- Vegetable pinwheels
- Turkey roll ups
- Pepperoni pinwheels
Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 burrito size flour tortillas
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese, ranch seasonings, and buffalo sauce in a large bowl. Mix with an electric mixer until creamy.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, shredded cheese, and diced green onion.
- Spread 1/3 of the cream cheese mixture on top of each tortilla.
- Roll each tortilla tightly. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Cut off the ends of the tortillas. Slice into 1/2-inch rounds.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature. This helps to make it easy to mix and spread on the tortilla.
- Thin layer. Spread a thin layer of the mixture on the tortilla. This will help them roll nicely and makes it easier to slice.
- Roll tight. It’s important to roll the tortilla up tightly to prevent any of the filling from falling out.
- Chill the rolls before slicing. I like to chill the tortilla roll ups for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- Adjust the spice level. You can adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to the spice level you like.
- Try dipping them. I like dipping these pinwheels in this blue cheese dipping sauce or this Wingstop ranch recipe.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
