Description
These Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels are a delicious American appetizer featuring tender shredded chicken mixed with creamy buffalo sauce and cheese, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for parties or game day snacks.
Ingredients
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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
Puff Pastry and 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.
- Prepare Buffalo Chicken Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine cooked shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, plain Greek yogurt, shredded mozzarella cheese, buffalo sauce, chopped scallions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well using a rubber spatula until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Unfold one sheet of puff pastry on a floured cutting board and gently roll it out slightly to thin. Spread half of the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the puff pastry, ensuring it reaches the edges.
- Roll and Slice: With the short edge facing you, carefully roll the puff pastry away from you into a tight log. Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into eight equal pinwheels. Repeat this process with the second sheet of puff pastry and remaining filling.
- Arrange and Brush: Place the pinwheels on the parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them at least two inches apart. Brush the tops and sides of each pinwheel with the beaten egg to promote browning and shine.
- Bake: Bake the pinwheels at 400°F for 25 minutes or until they are puffed up and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pinwheels to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving plate. Garnish with additional chopped scallions or cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Make sure the puff pastry is thoroughly thawed before use to prevent cracking.
- For extra heat, add more buffalo sauce to the chicken mixture.
- Use a serrated knife to slice the rolled puff pastry to avoid squishing the pinwheels.
- These pinwheels can be made ahead and baked just before serving for convenience.
- Substitute mozzarella with cheddar cheese for a sharper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
