Best 5 Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas Recipes
Buffalo chicken enchiladas are a deliciously spicy and flavorful dish perfect for a casual meal or party. Combining the heat of buffalo sauce with the rich, savory flavors of Mexican cuisine, this recipe guarantees a tantalizing dining experience. From selecting the perfect buffalo sauce to layering the enchiladas with gooey cheese and succulent chicken, this guide will take you through each step of creating this mouthwatering dish. Whether you prefer a classic buffalo sauce or a more creative variation, we'll help you find the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
BUFFALO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
This recipe is sponsored by Cabot Creamery Co-operative. Rotisserie chicken is the time-saving secret to this mash-up of two crowd-pleasing foods. Stuff corn tortillas with a cheesy Buffalo filling and bake until melted for an easy weeknight meal or game day snack that's ready in a half hour.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the chicken, cream cheese, 1 cup of the Cheddar, 1/3 cup of the hot sauce, white parts of the scallions and cumin in a large bowl until well combined. Stir together the butter, remaining 2/3 cup hot sauce and 3 tablespoons water in a medium bowl.
- Microwave the tortillas in batches until warm, softened and foldable, about 30 seconds. Keep warm between damp paper towels.
- Spoon a portion of the chicken mixture down the middle of each tortilla and roll up. Place them side by side, seam-side down, in the prepared pan. Pour the hot sauce mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup Cheddar and the blue cheese and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 15 to 17 minutes.
- Drizzle the blue cheese dressing over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the scallion greens. Serve with more hot sauce.
CREAMY BUFFALO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
I love spicy food, but I think the creaminess of these enchiladas' topping makes them more friendly to a variety of tastes. -Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix chicken, enchilada sauce and wing sauce. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese., Place 1/4 cup chicken mixture off center on each tortilla. Roll up and place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, seam side down. , In a small bowl, mix soup, salad dressing and milk; pour over enchiladas. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; top with chili powder., Bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, 25-30 minutes. Add toppings as desired. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 27g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 1195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
BUFFALO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
This is not a drill. These buffalo chicken enchiladas-filled with tender rotisserie chicken, lots of cheese and, of course, Buffalo sauce-are a craveworthy, easy and delicious meal. The entire family will ask for them again and again. -Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine chicken, 1-3/4 cups shredded cheese, diced tomatoes and green chiles, enchilada sauce and wing sauce. In a small saucepan, heat soup, cream cheese, dressing and remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheese over low heat until cheeses are melted, 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat., Place 1/2 cup chicken mixture off center on each tortilla. Roll up and place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, seam side down. Top with sauce. , Bake, uncovered, until enchiladas are heated through and cheese is melted, 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with blue cheese and additional toppings of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1387mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
BUFFALO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
If you like enchiladas and Buffalo wings, then why not have both!
Provided by andrea.clark22
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking pan.
- Place chicken in a large bowl and add Buffalo wing seasoning and ranch dressing mix. Toss to coat.
- Combine pepper Jack cheese and Colby-Monterey Jack cheese in a bowl; reserve 1 cup of cheese mixture. Reserve about 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce and pour the rest into a shallow bowl.
- Coat both sides of a tortilla with Buffalo sauce and place on a plate. Add desired amount of chicken and cheese mixture. Roll tortilla and place seam-side down in the prepared baking pan. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Cover enchiladas with reserved cheese mixture and drizzle with reserved Buffalo sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and tortilla edges are starting to brown, about 20 minutes. Top with blue cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 857.1 calories, Carbohydrate 79.7 g, Cholesterol 148.2 mg, Fat 40.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 41.2 g, SaturatedFat 20.2 g, Sodium 2712.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
MEXICAN FLAG BUFFALO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Buffalo chicken enchiladas with the green, white, and red of the Mexican flag, all in one dish! Quick and easy, with a surprising array of flavors. This is not a traditional Mexican dish, just a dish inspired by those flavors. It's mildly spicy. Add extra salsa verde when serving for a truly spicy flavor.
Provided by Home Chef Joel
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 2h5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place chicken in a baking dish and coat with 1/4 cup wing sauce. Cover with bell pepper and onion. Drizzle honey over the chicken, bell pepper, and onion. Cover with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Combine 1 1/2 avocados, Greek yogurt, and salsa verde in a blender. Pulse until sauce is mostly smooth but retains some texture.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Drain drippings, reserving bell pepper and onion. Shred chicken using tongs or a fork. Mix in remaining 1/4 cup wing sauce.
- Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Place a small amount of shredded chicken on each tortilla. Add some of the bell pepper and onion. Roll up each tortilla and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Spoon some sauce over each enchilada; spread out so that each is lightly coated. Reserve some of the sauce for serving. Sprinkle most of the grated Manchego cheese over the top.
- Bake until cheese is thoroughly melted, about 10 minutes. Spoon a bit more sauce over each serving; add a bit more grated cheese. Add some of the remaining avocado slices to each plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 23.6 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 787.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
Tips:
- To make the Buffalo chicken, you can use your favorite Buffalo sauce or make your own. If you're making your own, use a combination of hot sauce, butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Shred your own chicken for the best flavor and texture.
- Use a variety of cheeses in your enchiladas. A combination of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and mozzarella is a good option.
- Don't overfill the enchiladas, or they will be difficult to roll and will fall apart.
- To prevent the enchiladas from sticking to the pan, use a nonstick cooking spray or grease the pan with butter.
- Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, shredded lettuce, or diced tomatoes.
Conclusion:
Buffalo chicken enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a party or a weeknight dinner. They are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give these Buffalo chicken enchiladas a try. You won't be disappointed!
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