GAME DAY BUFFALO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas

Perfect for a lazy day watching football! Customize this to the heat level and garnishes that your family enjoys most.

GAME DAY BUFFALO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 enchiladas
Author Christy Graves

Ingredients

ENCHILADAS

  • 1 TBSP butter
  • 3 stalks celery diced
  • 1 shredded rotisserie chicken 1.5-2 lbs or 3-4 cups of light and dark meat
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 cups shredded monterrey jack or cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce divided
  • 8 large flour tortillas

GARNISH

  • blue cheese crumbles for serving
  • sour cream for serving
  • ranch dressing for serving
  • green onions for serving

Instructions

FOR THE FILLING

  1. Sautee the diced celery in butter over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.

  2. Combine sauteed celery, shredded chicken, cream cheese, cumin, onion powder, 1 cup of the shredded cheese and 1/3 cup of the buffalo sauce.

FOR THE ENCHILADAS

  1. Preheat oven to 400°.

  2. Divide the chicken mixture into 8 equal portions. Fill tortillas with chicken mixture, fold over and place seam-side down in a 13" x 9" casserole dish coated with cooking spray.

  3. Pour the remaining 2/3 cup of buffalo sauce on top of the enchiladas and spread evenly.

  4. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese on top of the enchiladas.

  5. Bake for 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

  6. Garnish with chopped celery, green onions, blue cheese crumbles, sour cream or ranch dressing. Whatever your family enjoys!

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