Easy Spicy Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels Recipe With Ranch Cream Cheese
Quick and tasty buffalo chicken pinwheels with a creamy ranch cream cheese filling, perfect for snacks, parties, or game day. These soft tortilla rolls combine spicy buffalo chicken, sharp cheddar, and fresh veggies for a satisfying finger food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 36 pinwheels (6 pinwheels per tortilla, 6 tortillas) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 300g) – rotisserie chicken recommended
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (120ml) – Frank’s RedHot preferred
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225g) – full-fat or light
- 1/3 cup ranch dressing (80ml) – homemade or store-bought
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (100g)
- 6 pieces 8-inch flour tortillas (20cm)
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss the shredded cooked chicken with the buffalo sauce until well coated, about 3-5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Lay one flour tortilla flat. Spread 2-3 tablespoons of the ranch cream cheese mixture evenly over the tortilla, leaving a small border.
- Sprinkle about 1/3 cup buffalo chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and diced celery evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Roll the tortilla tightly starting at one edge. Wrap in plastic wrap or parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Unwrap and slice each roll into 1-inch wide pinwheels, yielding about 6-8 pinwheels per tortilla.
- Optional: Arrange pinwheels on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until cheese melts and edges are golden. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Use room-temperature cream cheese for easy spreading. Chill rolled tortillas before slicing to prevent filling from oozing. Rotisserie chicken saves time. For gluten-free, use corn tortillas or lettuce wraps but handle gently. Optional warming enhances flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6 pinwheels pe
- Calories: 0.18
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 11
Keywords: buffalo chicken, pinwheels, ranch cream cheese, spicy snack, party appetizer, game day food, easy recipe