Grilled Buffalo Chicken Wraps are a great choice for lunch or dinner. Each wrap is stuffed with a combination of cheeses and zesty Buffalo sauce for intense flavor, and celery for added crunch. They are not only delicious, but also very filling.
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Ever since Buffalo chicken dip shot up in popularity, a ton of different Buffalo chicken recipes have been spreading like wildfire across the internet.
We’ve contributed our fair share, including one of the most popular recipes on this website – Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole. But, if my teenage son has his way, these Buffalo Chicken Wraps would be number one.
They are loaded with the familiar flavor of buffalo chicken dip, with crunchy celery and a toasted tortilla to round things out.
Why This Recipe Works
These wraps boast so much flavor! The combination of cheeses, Buffalo sauce, and celery make these wraps super tasty and zesty. A little dip in blue cheese or ranch dressing can balance out the spice nicely, if preferred. Grilling the wraps also gives them a nice toasted flavor.
It’s a great recipe for weekly meal prep since you can easily and quickly make the Buffalo chicken filling. It’s also a great recipe to use up any leftover chicken that you might have for lunches the next day.
This recipe can be easily modified and can also suite a variety of different diets. Add blue cheese or bacon to amp up the flavor even. more. You can even make them low carb and keto friendly by using low carb tortillas, or gluten free by using gluten free tortillas.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken (cooked and shredded): I like to cook the chicken in my Instant Pot to make shredding it really easy, but you can cook it anyway you prefer, or use leftover or rotisserie chicken.
- 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 ribs celery (cut into thin strips): if preferred you can dice the celery instead.
- 6 tortillas (burrito size): or you can use 12 smaller tortillas (fajita size).
- Blue cheese or ranch dressing (optional, for dipping)
The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can print the recipe from the card, if needed.
Prep!
If you are not using leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken, you will need to cook your chicken first, then shred it.
Shred the cheddar cheese and cut the celery into 3-inch sticks. Alternatively, you can dice the celery if you’d rather mix it into the Buffalo chicken.
Chef’s Tip: it is recommended to shred the cheddar cheese from a block for the best melting. Pre-shredded bags of cheese contain added starches that can make the texture more grainy when melted.
Create!
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the shredded chicken, Buffalo sauce and cream cheese.
Cook until the cream cheese is fully melted, and everything is hot and well blended. This takes about 5 minutes or so. Stir frequently to prevent the cheese from getting stuck to the pan.
Turn off the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
Divide the slices of celery evenly between the 6 tortillas. If you choose to dice the celery, simply mix it into the Buffalo chicken instead.
Top each tortilla with an even amount of the Buffalo chicken mixture.
Fold in the top and bottom edges of the tortilla, then the sides.
Wipe out the skillet, and return it to medium heat.
Add the wraps, and grill until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.
Present!
Serve with additional celery sticks, or side of blue cheese or ranch dressing, for dipping, if desired.
Tips and Techniques
- Use leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken to make preparing this recipe even simpler. You can always bake the chicken in the oven or Instant Pot for easy shredding, if you prefer.
- You can dice the celery, rather than cut it into sticks, if you prefer to mix it into the Buffalo chicken.
- Blue cheese or bacon can be added to the wraps for even more flavor. Using low carb or gluten free tortillas makes them suitable for different dietary needs.
- Shred the cheddar cheese from a block for the best melting. Pre-shredded bagged cheese often contains a starch to prevent it from sticking to itself. This can cause the melted cheese to be grainy.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3 days.
- You can freeze these Buffalo Chicken Wraps. Either wrap them individually in plastic wrap or freeze them on a sheet pan, then remove and add them to an airtight container or freezer bag. To reheat frozen wraps in the microwave, wrap one in a damp paper towel. Place on a microwave-safe plate and heat for 1 minute on each side. If additional time is needed, heat in 30 second increments. Wraps can also be reheated in the oven preheated to 350ºF for about 15 minutes. The internal temperature of reheated food needs to reach 165ºF on a food thermometer inserted in the center of the thickest portion.
FAQ’s
How Do You Serve Buffalo Chicken?
Buffalo chicken is often served with celery and a side of blue cheese or ranch dressing. You can use Buffalo chicken in many ways including wraps, salads, and even pizza!
What Sides Can You Serve With Buffalo Chicken Wraps?
Sides like French fries, roasted potatoes and chips are commonly served with Buffalo Chicken Wraps and sandwiches. You can also serve these wraps with a side of vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, or green beans.
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Grilled Buffalo Chicken Wraps
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken (cooked and shredded)
- 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 ribs celery (cut into thin strips or diced)
- 6 tortillas (burrito size or 12 smaller tortillas)
- Blue cheese or ranch dressing (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the cooked, shredded chicken, Buffalo sauce and cream cheese.1 pound chicken, 4 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce
- Cook, stirring often, until the cream cheese is fully melted, and everything is hot and well blended, about 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.4 ounces cheddar cheese
- Divide the slices of celery between the tortillas or stir diced celery into the chicken mixture.2 ribs celery, 6 tortillas
- Top each tortilla with an even amount of the Buffalo chicken mixture.
- Fold in the top and bottom edges of the tortilla, then the sides.
- Wipe out the skillet, and return to medium heat.
- Add the wraps, and grill until golden brown, about 1 minute per side, keeping a close eye on them to prevent burning.
- Serve with a side of blue cheese or ranch dressing, for dipping, if desired.Blue cheese or ranch dressing
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- Use leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken to make preparing this recipe even simpler. You can always bake the chicken in the oven or Instant Pot for easy shredding, if you prefer.
- You can dice the celery, rather than cut it into sticks, if you prefer to mix it into the Buffalo chicken.
- Blue cheese or bacon can be added to the wraps for even more flavor. Using low carb or gluten free tortillas makes them suitable for different dietary needs.
- Shred the cheddar cheese from a block for the best melting. Pre-shredded bagged cheese often contains a starch to prevent it from sticking to itself. This can cause the melted cheese to be grainy.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3 days.
- You can freeze these Buffalo Chicken Wraps. Either wrap them individually in plastic wrap or freeze them on a sheet pan, then remove and add them to an airtight container or freezer bag. To reheat frozen wraps in the microwave, wrap one in a damp paper towel. Place on a microwave-safe plate and heat for 1 minute on each side. If additional time is needed, heat in 30 second increments. Wraps can also be reheated in the oven preheated to 350ºF for about 15 minutes. The internal temperature of reheated food needs to reach 165ºF on a food thermometer inserted in the center of the thickest portion.Â
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This recipe was originally posted December 19, 2019. It was updated with new images, step-by-step instructions, tips, techniques and FAQ’s in January 2025.
Rebecca Blackwell says
These wraps are sooooo delicious! I absolutely love how creamy the filling is. My husband and I couldn’t stop eating them! This recipe is going to become a regular in our house. Thank you!
Lauren Vavala says
Awesome – thank you so much!
Natalie says
This was absolutely delicious. I loved the flavors in the shredded chicken. I must make this again for my boys. My hubs will love this too.