Savory Buffalo Chicken Pizza Pinwheels
These savory buffalo chicken pizza pinwheels feature crispy flaky edges with a creamy, tangy buffalo chicken filling, perfect for game days, potlucks, or quick snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 25-28 minutes
- Yield: 12 pinwheels 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- Optional garnish: extra buffalo sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, and green onions. Stir until evenly mixed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- On a lightly floured surface, gently roll the thawed puff pastry sheet into a 12×12 inch square. Smooth it out evenly.
- Using a spatula or spoon, evenly spread the buffalo chicken mixture over the puff pastry, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around all sides.
- Starting from one edge, carefully roll the dough into a tight 12-inch log. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice the log into 12 equal pinwheels, about 1 inch thick.
- Place the pinwheels cut side up on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until edges are puffed and golden brown and filling is hot and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley or drizzle with extra buffalo sauce if desired.
Notes
If filling is too wet, add more shredded cheese or a tablespoon of breadcrumbs to bind. Rotate baking sheet halfway through baking for even browning. Use softened cream cheese for easier spreading. Avoid microwaving leftovers to keep dough crisp; reheat in oven instead. Can freeze pinwheels before baking and bake from frozen with extra cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 12
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