Description
Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer featuring shredded chicken mixed with buffalo sauce, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and mozzarella cheese, all rolled up in flaky puff pastry and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for parties or game day snacks, these flavorful pinwheels are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Buffalo Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 2 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 scallions chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Puff Pastry & Finishing
- 2 sheets thawed puff pastry
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Buffalo Chicken Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked and shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, plain Greek yogurt, shredded mozzarella cheese, buffalo sauce, chopped scallions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with a rubber spatula until all ingredients are evenly blended.
- Roll Out Puff Pastry: On a floured cutting board, unfold one sheet of thawed puff pastry. Use a rolling pin to slightly thin out the pastry for easier rolling and better texture.
- Spread Filling: Spread half of the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the puff pastry sheet, reaching all edges to ensure each bite is flavorful.
- Roll and Slice: Position the puff pastry so the short edge is facing you, then carefully roll it up away from you into a tight log. Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into eight equal pieces. Repeat this entire process with the second sheet of puff pastry and remaining filling.
- Arrange and Glaze: Place the pinwheels cut side up on the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least two inches of space between each to allow for expansion. Brush the tops and sides of each pinwheel with the beaten egg to achieve a golden, glossy finish during baking.
- Bake: Bake the pinwheels in the preheated oven at 400°F for 25 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Cool and Garnish: Let the buffalo chicken pinwheels cool for 5 minutes after baking before transferring to a serving plate. Garnish with additional chopped scallions or cilantro for extra color and flavor.
Notes
- Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed before rolling to prevent cracking.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the rolls cleanly for neat pinwheels.
- You can adjust the amount of buffalo sauce based on your preferred spice level.
- For a creamier texture, soften the cream cheese thoroughly before mixing.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
