Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas

Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas are spicy, cheesy, and so indulgent. You're absolutely gonna love this flavorful weeknight dinner recipe that packs a punch.

As skies turn grey and the days grow shorter and colder, I crave comfort even more than usual. I want things that help me feel grounded and protected. As leaving your house starts to feel like more and more of a chore as you layer on your clothing, pack your umbrella, and brace against the wind, you want home to feel like a sanctuary against the wild elements.

This is truly the hearth or kitchen witch's domain, creating that home sanctuary that feels warm, safe, and inviting. It embraces all of your senses, from the cinnamon oil in the diffuser to the pot of apple tea, to the pumpkin spice recipes baking in the oven. Cozy blankets and chunky sweaters are always close at hand. Hearty food that warms your bones is always cooking away. When your home is your safe space, you want it to feel as magical as possible.

What makes Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas so awesome?

When you want to feel cozy and warm, Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas are definitely the way to go. With a spicy kick that's prominent but not overwhelming, these tender tortillas are filled with juicy chicken, tangy hot buffalo sauce, and just so much cheese. We've got cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and blue cheese going on here for a burst of flavor.

Served with rice and refried beans this is a filling and indulgent meal that's equally awesome on a Tuesday night as it is at a gathering of friends or family. The spice is not overwhelming, and you can definitely build it up with a dash of your favorite hot sauce if you like. And if you want to feed a crowd, simply double the recipe and use two baking dishes. Everyone's gonna want some, so be generous.

Make it magical

A recipe like this can be ideal for a spell to create balance. Bringing together cool and creamy elements like cheese with fiery ingredients like hot sauce can be a great reminder of the principle of polarity. Action must be balanced with rest. Fire must be balanced with water. Work must be balanced with play. As the various flavors come alive on your tongue, remember that balance is where the magic happens, both in food and in life.

For the magical properties of the ingredients in this recipe, check the Kitchen Magick page.

Ingredients

Here's everything you'll need to make this recipe. The full details are in the recipe card below.

• Chicken - pre-cooked and chopped or shredded
• Cream cheese - softened
• Cheddar cheese - shredded
• Jalapenos - chopped, or you could use a can of diced green chilies if you can get them
• Buffalo sauce
• Butter
• Cream - heavy or double cream
• Tortillas - I prefer flour tortillas for this
• Blue cheese
• Fresh cilantro or green onion - chopped

Tips for making Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas

These is a pretty straight forward recipe. You'll mix up your filling of chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, jalapenos, and buffalo sauce. Then fill 6 tortillas and wedge them into a baking dish. Then you'll combine more buffalo sauce with some cream and melted butter for your sauce to pour over the top. On top of that goes even more cheddar cheese before it gets popped in the oven.

Once everything is hot and gooey, you can sprinkle over some crumbled blue cheese. If you want it even spicier, add a dash of hot sauce. If you need more of a cooling effect, drizzle on some ranch dressing. Finally, brighten everything up with some chopped fresh cilantro or green onion.

These Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas are perfect for days when you need something delicious and cozy. It's gonna be awesome.

Looking for more awesome buffalo recipes? Try these Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels or some Buffalo Chicken Tacos.

Print

Recipe slightly adapted from Easy Chicken Recipes.