Description
Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels are a deliciously savory appetizer featuring tender shredded chicken mixed with creamy buffalo sauce and cheese, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry and baked to golden perfection. These bite-sized pinwheels are perfect for parties or a flavorful snack.
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
Pastry
- 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 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 everything well using a rubber spatula until fully blended.
- Roll Out Puff Pastry: Unfold one sheet of puff pastry onto a floured cutting board. Roll it out slightly with a rolling pin to thin it just a bit, preparing it for spreading the filling evenly.
- Spread Filling: Evenly spread half of the buffalo chicken mixture onto the rolled-out puff pastry, covering the surface thoroughly right up to the edges for consistent flavor throughout.
- Form Pinwheels: With the short edge facing you, carefully roll the puff pastry away from you into a tight log. Use a sharp knife to slice the log into eight equal pieces to form the pinwheels. Repeat this process with the second puff pastry sheet and remaining filling.
- Prepare for Baking: Arrange the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart. Brush the tops and sides of each pinwheel with the beaten egg to achieve a shiny, golden crust.
- Bake: Bake the pinwheels in the preheated oven at 400°F for 25 minutes or until they are puffed up and golden brown on the tops and edges.
- Cool and Serve: Let the buffalo chicken pinwheels cool for 5 minutes after baking. Transfer them to a serving plate and garnish with extra chopped scallions or cilantro if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed overnight in the refrigerator for best results.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to control spiciness according to your preference.
- For a crispier crust, bake on the middle rack of the oven.
- Substitute mozzarella with cheddar or pepper jack cheese for different flavor profiles.
- These pinwheels can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving for convenience.
- To make this recipe gluten free, substitute puff pastry with a gluten free alternative if available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
