Buffalo & Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Buffalo & Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh ground buffalo meat; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 12 lb cooked and shredded chicken breast; 1 large onion; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; kosher salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons tequila; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1 (28 ounce) can red enchilada sauce; 1 cup queso fresco, crumbled; ½ cup cheddar cheese; 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded; 8 large flour tortillas or 8 large corn tortillas

Servings: persons

1 lb fresh ground buffalo meat
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 lb cooked and shredded chicken breast
1 large onion
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons tequila
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 (28 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
1 cup queso fresco, crumbled
½ cup cheddar cheese
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
8 large flour tortillas or 8 large corn tortillas

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["In a pan brown the buffalo in the oil for about 3-4 minutes.", "Add onion, bell pepper and garlic.", "Saute for another 3-4 minutes.", "Add salt to taste and help ""sweat"" the onion and pepper.", "Rinse black beans and add to the mixture.", "Then add green chilis, chili powder, Tequila, lime juice, cumin and ground pepper.", "Let simmer for 5 minutes on Med-High or until liquid starts to reduce and dissipate.", "stir in the shredded chicken.", "Remove from heat and let set for at least 5 minutes.", "Fill each tortilla with meat mixture and add a little bit of Queso Fresco and cheddar into each one.", "Fold into a burrito and place in a baking dish.", "I usually use two 8x 8x glass dishes.", "Pour the red enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the Monterey Jack cheese.", "Bake in a 375F oven for 35 minutes or until the cheese is golden grown and it's completely heated through.", "Serve with sour cream and salsa on a bed of lettuce.", "They are fairly big.", "You may substitute more buffalo for the chicken or use beef for the whole thing.", "I just like it best with both."]

3270

kcal

Calories

Fat

171

Carbs

457

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fresh ground buffalo meat, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 12 lb cooked and shredded chicken breast, 1 large onion, and more.

Yes, Buffalo & Chicken Enchiladas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Buffalo & Chicken Enchiladas

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