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THE BEST BUFFALO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Nothing beats heading south of the border for dinner. But tonight, consider this epic mashup: Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas. Spicy, cheesy, and oh-so-tasty.

Provided by Meghan Bassett

Categories     Enchiladas

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces tomato sauce (no salt added)
4 Tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup Frank's RedHot Sauce
1/2 cup water
1 Tbsp ancho chili powder
1 ½ tsp ground cumin
8 small corn tortillas
3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cooked and shredded
1 1/2 cups shredded colby jack cheese
2 green onions, tops only, thinly sliced
1/3 cup blue cheese dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F.
  • Place tomato sauce, tomato paste, Frank's Red Hot Sauce, water, chili powder, and cumin in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir well to combine, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Spread about 1/4 cup of sauce in the bottom of an 8×10" casserole dish, and set aside.
  • Place shredded chicken in a large bowl. Add about 1 cup of sauce, and stir well.
  • Heat tortillas for about 30 seconds in the microwave wrapped in damp paper towels, or just until warm and pliable.
  • Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla.
  • Roll tortilla closed and place seam-side down in the casserole dish.
  • Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Pour remaining sauce over the top of the enchiladas. Sprinkle evenly with cheese.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake for another 8-10 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
  • Sprinkle with green onions and drizzle with blue cheese dressing. Serve warm.

CREAMY BUFFALO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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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

3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
1/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce
1-1/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese, divided
12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1/2 cup blue cheese salad dressing
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Optional toppings: Sour cream, thinly sliced green onions and additional Buffalo wing sauce

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



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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

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing the pan
4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 cups shredded Cheddar
1 cup Buffalo-style hot sauce, plus more for serving
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
16 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons blue cheese dressing

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.

EASY BUFFALO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE



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Life gets boring when you eat the same foods all the time. We all love traditional enchiladas, but these buffalo chicken enchiladas are a great way to spice it up.

Provided by Becky Hardin

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
4 ounces cream cheese (softened & cubed)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
4 ounces chopped green chilies (drained)
1 cup Buffalo-style hot sauce (plus more for serving)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
3 tablespoons heavy cream (room temperature)
6-10 flour (or corn tortillas)
Blue cheese crumbles or ranch dressing (for garnish)
Fresh cilantro or green onions (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine chicken, cream cheese, 1 ½ cups shredded cheese, green chiles, and ½ cup Buffalo sauce, stirring until well combined. Stir together the butter, remaining Buffalo sauce, and heavy cream in a medium bowl.
  • Microwave the tortillas in batches until warm, softened and foldable, about 30 seconds. Keep warm between damp paper towels.
  • Spoon ½ cup 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 cheese and bake 15-18 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Sprinkle with blue cheese or drizzle the ranch dressing over the enchiladas, then garnish with cilantro or green onions. Serve with more Buffalo sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Sodium 263 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN FLAG BUFFALO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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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     Chicken Enchiladas

Time 2h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®), divided
1 orange bell pepper, cut into strips
¼ white onion, sliced
2 tablespoons honey, or to taste
2 avocados, sliced, divided
6 ounces Greek yogurt
½ cup salsa verde (green salsa)
1 teaspoon olive oil, or as needed
10 (8 inch) flour tortillas
4 ounces Manchego cheese, or to taste, grated

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

BUFFALO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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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

2 pounds cooked chicken, shredded
1 (1.6 oz) package Buffalo wing seasoning mix (such as McCormick®)
1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch salad dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup chili sauce (such as Frank's® RedHot Wings® Buffalo sauce)
8 burrito-sized flour tortillas
1 (4.5 ounce) package crumbled blue cheese

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

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