Spicy, Creamy, Crunchy: Buffalo Chicken Party Pinwheels

Need a quick and tasty snack for your next get-together? These Buffalo Chicken Pinwheel Sandwiches are full of flavor and so easy to make.

They’re the perfect finger food for parties, tailgating, BBQs, potlucks, or even casual family nights.

Spicy, creamy, and packed with a little crunch—this is the kind of snack that disappears fast.

Plus, they look great on any party platter!

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:

Assembly time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
• 8 oz softened cream cheese
• 1/4 cup red hot sauce
• 2 green onions sliced
• 1 cup black olives
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• salt to taste
• black pepper to taste
• 4 large flour tortillas

Step-by-step Guide:

1 – In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded chicken, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, olives, and green onions.

2 – Season with salt to taste and mix well.

3 – Split the cream cheese mnixture into four equal parts.

4 – Lay the flour tortillas onto a flat surface.

5 – Spread the cream cheese and chicken mix  over the tortilla.

6 – Tightly roll the tortilla into a log.

7 – Repeat the process with the other three tortillas.

8 – Wrap the tortillas in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

9 – With a very sharp knife, cut the log into 2-inch rounds.

10 – Garnish with green onions and serve. Enjoy!

Pro Tips for Success:

• Use rotisserie chicken to save time—no cooking needed!

• Chill the mix for 10–15 minutes before spreading—it makes rolling cleaner and less messy.

• Add crunch with chopped celery or shredded carrots for that classic buffalo flavor twist.

• Serve cold or room temp—no need to worry about reheating at your event.

• Try ranch or blue cheese spread instead of cream cheese for a flavor switch-up.

• Make ahead and keep in the fridge for up to 24 hours—perfect for stress-free party prep!

These Buffalo Chicken Pinwheel Sandwiches are a must-have at any party or fun gathering.

They’re easy, tasty, and made to impress your guests.

Whether it’s game day, a summer picnic, or a casual backyard BBQ, these pinwheels are your new go-to snack.

Give them a try — you’ll be making them again and again!

Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
• 8 oz softened cream cheese
• 1/4 cup red hot sauce
• 2 green onions sliced
• 1 cup black olives
• 1 tsp. Garlic powder
• 1 tsp. Onion powder
• Black pepper to taste
• 4 large flour tortillas

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded chicken, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, olives, and green onions.

2. Season with salt to taste and mix well.

3. Split the cream cheese mnixture into four equal parts.

4. Lay the flour tortillas onto a flat surface.

5. Spread the cream cheese and chicken mix  over the tortilla.

6. Tightly roll the tortilla into a log.

7. Repeat the process with the other three tortillas.

8. Wrap the tortillas in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

9. With a very sharp knife, cut the log into 2-inch rounds.

10. Garnish with green onions and serve. Enjoy!