Savory Buffalo Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels with Ranch Drizzle
These savory buffalo chicken tortilla pinwheels are a quick and easy party appetizer featuring spicy buffalo chicken wrapped in soft tortillas and topped with a creamy ranch drizzle. Perfect for gatherings or a comforting snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 16 pinwheels (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300g) cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) buffalo sauce (medium heat, e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions (about 2 stalks)
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch or 25cm)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) ranch dressing for drizzling
- Optional: finely chopped celery for crunch
- Optional: blue cheese crumbles for extra flavor
Instructions
- Shred the cooked chicken finely using your hands or forks (about 5 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with 1/2 cup buffalo sauce and stir until well coated (3 minutes).
- Soften cream cheese to room temperature. Mix cream cheese with shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions (5 minutes).
- Lay one large flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread a generous, even layer of the cream cheese mixture over the entire tortilla, reaching all edges (3 minutes).
- Evenly distribute the buffalo chicken mixture on top of the cream cheese layer (2 minutes).
- Starting from one edge, roll the tortilla up tightly but gently to avoid tearing (2 minutes).
- Using a sharp serrated knife, slice the roll into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick rounds to form pinwheels (5 minutes).
- Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter and drizzle with about 1/4 cup ranch dressing (2 minutes).
- Optional: Chill the pinwheels for 15-20 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and firm up.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for easy spreading. Do not overload filling to avoid tearing. Use a sharp serrated knife for clean slices. Optional chilling before slicing helps firm the pinwheels. For a warm version, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes. Substitute tortillas with lettuce leaves or gluten-free tortillas for dietary needs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 pinwheels
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
Keywords: buffalo chicken, tortilla pinwheels, party appetizer, ranch drizzle, easy snack, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, quick appetizer