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Easy Spicy Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels Recipe Perfect for Game Day Snacks

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These spicy buffalo chicken pinwheels are quick, easy, and perfect for game day or last-minute cravings. They combine tender buffalo chicken wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough with a creamy ranch drizzle for a crowd-pleasing snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • 4 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 tube crescent roll dough (about 8 ounces)
  • Ranch dressing for drizzling
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: celery leaves or chopped celery for crunch

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well coated and creamy.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, unroll the crescent dough into a rectangle (about 9×12 inches). If dough is in triangles, pinch seams together to form one sheet.
  4. Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1/2-inch border along one long edge.
  5. Starting from the long edge with filling, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal and tuck the ends under.
  6. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut the log into 1-inch thick slices, yielding about 12 pinwheels.
  7. Place pinwheels cut-side up on the baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch apart.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until dough is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
  9. Let pinwheels cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle with ranch dressing before serving.

Notes

Chill the rolled log for 15 minutes before slicing to maintain shape and prevent spreading. Avoid overfilling the pinwheels to prevent filling from oozing out. Use softened cream cheese to keep filling creamy but firm. Watch pinwheels in the last 5 minutes of baking to avoid over-browning. For a dairy-free or vegan version, substitute dairy-free cream cheese, cheese, and ranch dressing. Crescent roll dough can be swapped with puff pastry or gluten-free dough.

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Keywords: buffalo chicken, pinwheels, game day snacks, spicy, easy recipe, crescent roll, ranch drizzle

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