Description
These Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels are a flavorful appetizer combining shredded chicken, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, mozzarella, and spicy buffalo sauce wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfectly golden and easy to make, they are great for parties or snacks.
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 and Topping
- 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 prepare for baking.
- Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, plain Greek yogurt, shredded mozzarella cheese, buffalo sauce, chopped scallions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Unfold one sheet of thawed puff pastry onto a floured cutting board. Roll it out slightly with a rolling pin to thin the dough for even layering.
- Assemble Pinwheels: Spread half of the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the puff pastry, covering the entire surface up to the edges.
- Roll and Slice: With the short edge facing you, carefully roll the puff pastry up away from you into a tight log. Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into eight equal pieces. Repeat this step with the second sheet of puff pastry and remaining filling.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the cut pinwheels onto the prepared baking sheet with at least two inches of space between each one to allow for expansion during baking.
- Egg Wash: Brush the tops and sides of each pinwheel with the beaten egg to promote a golden, glossy finish when baked.
- Bake: Bake the pinwheels in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until they are puffed up and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pinwheels to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving plate. Garnish with additional chopped scallions or cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Use cooked rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken to save time.
- Substitute buffalo sauce with hot sauce mix for varying spice levels.
- Make sure puff pastry is thoroughly thawed to avoid tearing when rolling.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature as a convenient finger food.
- Brush with milk instead of egg for a vegetarian-friendly glaze (omit egg in filling accordingly).
- For extra crispiness, bake on a wire rack over the baking sheet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 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: 30 mg
