This recipe combines the flavors of spicy buffalo chicken with creamy enchilada sauce, wrapped in tortillas and baked to cheesy perfection. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or game day snack, these enchiladas are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Sour cream and sliced avocado for serving
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken and buffalo sauce. Set aside.
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the flour tortillas, rolling them up and placing them seam side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the rolled enchiladas.
- Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the top, followed by the blue cheese crumbles and chopped green onions.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the enchiladas hot, garnished with sour cream and sliced avocado.
Interesting Facts
Buffalo chicken is a popular flavor combination traditionally made with hot sauce and melted butter.
Enchiladas originated in Mexico and typically consist of rolled tortillas filled with meat, cheese, or beans.
Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas are a fusion dish that combines American and Mexican flavors.