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Buffalo Ranch Chicken Enchilada Bake


  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Contains meat, dairy, gluten; High‑Protein

Description

🌶️ Enjoy a bold, spicy buffalo‑chicken filling wrapped in a soft tortilla for a satisfying, one‑pan dinner.
🧀 Melted Mexican‑style cheese and cool toppings balance the heat, making it perfect for weeknight meals and game‑day gatherings.


Ingredients

– 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

– 1 lb (≈450 g) ground chicken

– 1 Tbsp fajita seasoning

– 1 medium yellow onion, chopped

– 2 poblano peppers, chopped

– Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

– 1 cup (≈ cup (≈≈15 g) chopped fresh cilantro

– 4

– 1 Tbsp dried parsley

– 1 ½ cups (≈170 g) shredded Mexican-style cheese blend

– 6 flour or corn tortillas (medium size)

– Additional buffalo sauce


Instructions

1-First, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and gather your ingredients to get everything lined up.

2-In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the oil and sauté the ground chicken, chopped onion, and poblano peppers until the meat browns and veggies soften, about 5 minutes. This step brings out those fresh tastes that make the dish pop. Season with fajita seasoning, then pour in the beer or water, buffalo sauce, and salsa verde; let it simmer for 5 to 8 minutes before stirring in the fresh cilantro.

3-While that simmers, mix the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, dried parsley, chives, dill, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl. Fold in half of the shredded cheese to create a creamy filling. Now, assemble the tortillas by placing a line of this mixture down the center of each one, rolling them tightly, and tucking the ends.

4-Assembling and Baking: Arrange the rolls seam-side down on top of the chicken mixture in the skillet and sprinkle the remaining cheese over them. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese melts and turns bubbly. Once done, let it cool a bit before adding garnishes like avocado and cilantro.

Notes

🔥 Adjust the heat: use a milder buffalo sauce or swap poblano peppers for sweet bell peppers if you prefer less spice.
🧈 Keep the cream cheese soft before mixing; it blends more smoothly and yields a creamier filling.
⏱️ For extra crispness, briefly broil the enchilada rolls for 1–2 minutes at the end of baking, watching closely to avoid burning.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: One‑skillet bake
  • Cuisine: Tex‑Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 rolled tortilla
  • Calories: 670 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 1200 mg
  • Fat: 35 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg

Keywords: buffalo chicken, one skillet, enchiladas, spicy