Description
Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer featuring a spicy buffalo chicken filling wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for game day or parties, these pinwheels combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, mozzarella, and seasonings baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 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
Dough & Topping
- 2 sheets thawed puff pastry
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, plain Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, shredded mozzarella, chopped scallions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Roll out puff pastry: On a floured cutting board, unfold one sheet of puff pastry and use a rolling pin to thin it out slightly, creating an even layer.
- Spread filling and roll: Spread half of the buffalo chicken filling evenly over the puff pastry sheet, reaching all the edges. Starting with the short edge facing you, carefully roll the pastry up away from you into a tight log.
- Cut into pinwheels: Use a sharp knife to cut the rolled puff pastry into eight equal pieces. Repeat the rolling and cutting process with the second sheet of puff pastry and remaining filling.
- Prepare for baking: Place the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet with at least two inches of space between each one. Brush the tops and sides with the beaten egg to help them brown.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the pinwheels are puffed up and golden brown.
- Cool and garnish: Let the pinwheels cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving plate. Garnish with additional chopped scallions or cilantro if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute the buffalo sauce with a milder wing sauce if you prefer less heat.
- If puff pastry sheets are frozen, be sure to thaw them completely before using to make rolling easier.
- For a dairy-free option, replace cream cheese and mozzarella with suitable plant-based alternatives.
- Make sure the chicken is well shredded for an even filling texture.
- These pinwheels can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
