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Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels. Pinwheels appetizers

Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Makes 16 pinwheels

Ingredients

  • 2 burrito-size flour tortillas 10 inch
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/3 cup buffalo sauce plus extra for drizzling
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Add the buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and salt; mix until the color is an even pale orange with no white streaks.
  • Fold in the shredded chicken, cheddar, and green onions until evenly coated.
  • Lay one tortilla flat and spread half the filling to within 1/2 inch of every edge, leaving that border bare so the roll seals shut.
  • Starting from the edge closest to you, roll the tortilla into a tight log with even pressure the whole way.
  • Wrap the log tightly in plastic wrap, twisting the ends, and repeat with the second tortilla.
  • Refrigerate both logs for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight, until firm enough to hold a clean slice.
  • Unwrap and trim about 1/2 inch off each ragged end with a serrated knife.
  • Slice each log into 8 rounds, about 3/4 inch thick, wiping the blade between cuts.
  • Arrange cut-side up on a platter and drizzle with a little extra buffalo sauce just before serving.

Good to Know

Swap grilled chicken breast for rotisserie if that's what's on hand; just make sure it's fully cold before it meets the cream cheese.