Ultimate Buffalo Chicken Enchilada Quesadilla Bake
Experience the fiery, tangy kick of buffalo chicken fused with the cozy layers of enchiladas and the melty goodness of quesadillas in one incredible bake. Perfect for game day or a family dinner, this dish is easy to assemble and even easier to devour!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 4–5 cups shredded cheese (Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar or pre-shredded Mexican blend)
- 8–10 medium-sized flour tortillas (8–10 inch)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for serving)
- Optional garnishes: sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, finely diced celery
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken with softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup of buffalo sauce. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Pour about 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Lay 3-4 flour tortillas over the sauce, slightly overlapping if necessary.
- Spread half of the creamy buffalo chicken mixture over the tortillas and sprinkle with about 1.5 cups of shredded cheese.
- Place another layer of 3-4 tortillas over the cheese, then spread the remaining buffalo chicken mixture over these tortillas, followed by another 1.5 cups of shredded cheese.
- Place your final layer of 2-3 tortillas on top. Pour the remaining 1.5 cups of enchilada sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle the remaining 1.5-2 cups of shredded cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the bake rest for about 10-15 minutes before garnishing with ranch or blue cheese dressing, sliced green onions, and fresh cilantro.
- Cut into squares and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more buffalo sauce or cayenne pepper for heat. You can also prepare this dish ahead of time and refrigerate it before baking.