Nothing new to see here folks...buffalo chicken enchiladas have been done a billion times before. But if you haven't tried them yet and you like enchiladas and/or buffalo wings...this recipe should definitely get a chance to prove itself in your kitchen. Tangy spicy buffalo sauce....heck, who am I kidding? That's what it's all about in my book. Yes there's chicken. And some cilantro. Even some black beans and cheese. But really these are all about that awesome buffalo sauce.
I adapted the recipe slightly to include black beans and a big 'ole scoop of greek yogurt for a little extra creaminess inside.
Enough said right?
Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas
adapted from The Novice Chef's version
6 flour tortillas (I had spinach ones)
14 ounce can red enchilada sauce
1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
3 chopped green onions
1/3 cup greek yogurt
1 1/2 cup shredded colby jack cheese
1 1/2 cup shredded colby jack cheese
1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped plus additional for garnish
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped plus additional for garnish
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare an 8x10 casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, mix together enchilada and buffalo wing sauce...stopping to taste and adjust as you go. Add more or less buffalo sauce to your taste.
- In a large bowl, toss together shredded chicken, green onions, 1/3 cup greek yogurt and 1/4 cup cilantro. Pour in 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce mixture and stir until combined.
- Separate cheese into two 3/4 portions--one for the filling and one for the topping.
- Pour 1/2 cup enchilada sauce into the prepared glass baking dish and spread mixture to the edges. Working with one tortilla at at time, fill with 1/6 of the black beans and then 1/6 of the chicken mixture. Sprinkle 1/6 of one of your cheese portions over chicken before rolling tortilla up.
- Roll the tortilla and place it seam-side down in the dish.
- Once all tortillas are filled, pour the remaining enchilada/buffalo sauce on top of tortillas and top with the remaining 3/4 cup cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce its bubbling. Immediately after taking enchiladas out of the oven top with cilantro and serve.
4 comments:
I love it, I love it, I love it. I made enchiladas with just a bit of buffalo sauce once and wish it had black beans in it. I love the addition of a bit of yogurt as well. Making this one soon!
I know what I'm making for dinner tonight! Thanks!
This is the third time I've seen buffalo enchiladas today, guess that means I need to make these! I really like the idea of yogurt and black beans to!
This is our type of recipe for sure! My boyfriend hates beans but if I make it without I know he will love me more. Looks so good even to me and I don't usually like lots of buffalo sauce.
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