Description
These Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels are a delicious and easy appetizer featuring tender shredded chicken mixed with buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and mozzarella, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for game day or parties, they offer a spicy, creamy flavor with a crispy crust.
Ingredients
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Buffalo Chicken 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
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 aid clean-up.
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine cooked and shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, plain Greek yogurt, shredded mozzarella cheese, buffalo sauce, scallions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with a rubber spatula until well combined.
- Roll Puff Pastry: Unfold one sheet of puff pastry on a floured cutting board. Using a rolling pin, roll out the pastry slightly to thin it.
- Spread Filling: Spread half of the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the puff pastry, making sure to cover all edges.
- Form Pinwheels: With the short edge of the puff pastry facing you, carefully roll the pastry away from you into a tight log. Use a sharp knife to cut the roll into eight equal pinwheel slices. Repeat this process with the second sheet and remaining filling.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least two inches apart for even baking.
- Egg Wash: Brush the tops and sides of each pinwheel with the beaten egg to achieve a glossy, golden finish.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes or until the pinwheels are puffed up and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pinwheels cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving plate. Garnish with additional chopped scallions or cilantro for extra flavor and color.
Notes
- Use chilled puff pastry for easier handling and better puffing during baking.
- Substitute buffalo sauce with your favorite hot sauce if preferred.
- For a milder version, reduce the amount of buffalo sauce or omit it entirely.
- Ensure the filling is evenly spread to help pinwheels hold their shape during slicing and baking.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
