Buffalo Chicken Enchilada Casserole

The tangy, spicy, piquant flavors you love about Buffalo wings combined with enchilada staples like corn tortillas and shredded chicken with the cheesy goodness of a casserole make Buffalo Chicken Enchilada Casserole a delectable dinner the whole family will love.

I cannot overstate how much my family LOVES Buffalo wing sauce.  My youngest uses it as a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets, not leaving a drop on his plate.  Buffalo Chicken Pizza is also one of our favorite pizzas!

Wanting to incorporate this beloved sauce into something I knew the whole family would love, I decided to merge together everything we love about Buffalo chicken wings and an enchilada-like casserole.

Buffalo Chicken Enchilada Casserole was the result and the whole family loves it!

I didn’t want to fuss with actually rolling up enchiladas, so I went with a casserole strategy by layering everything; kind of like lasagna.  So easy!  

If you can’t get enough buffalo wing sauce, Buffalo chicken dip is the cheesy, tangy dip you know and love, but now with 3 different ways to make it!

Ingredients needed to make this recipe (scroll down to recipe card for complete recipe):

  • Shredded chicken
  • Buffalo wing sauce
  • Shredded cheese
  • Corn tortillas
  • Cream cheese
  • Garlic powder
  • Toppings (ranch, sliced scallions, diced celery, extra buffalo sauce)

How to make Buffalo Chicken Enchilada Casserole

  1. Start by drizzling a little Buffalo wing sauce on the bottom of your casserole dish, then stagger corn tortillas to cover the bottom of the pan – no need to tear them into small pieces, it’s all about easy with this recipe!
  2. On top of the corn tortillas goes a little sauce, then add the chicken filling, which is made with pre-cooked/rotisserie chicken and cream cheese.  Then add some shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend.
  3. After you make two layers, pop that bad boy in the oven.  When it’s done, the result is a gorgeous, hearty pan of cheesy, spicy casserole goodness.  Serve with carrot & celery sticks and ranch to keep the Buffalo wing theme going.

Topping ideas for Buffalo Chicken Casserole:

  • Finely diced celery
  • Sliced scallions
  • A light drizzle of Buffalo wing sauce
  • Blue cheese crumbles
  • Ranch or blue cheese dressing

How to store this casserole

Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator and use within 3-4 days.

Looking for more casseroles?  Here are some favorites:

Tater Tot Chili Casserole after it's come out of the oven. The top of the tater tots are golden and crispy.

Want more Buffalo wing sauce in your life? 

Try Buffalo Wing French Bread Pizza Sticks.  Everything you love about French bread pizza, but with a tangy twist!

Fun Fact: my eldest wouldn’t touch chicken on the bone to save his life until we went to the Natural Bridge Hotel on our trip to the Virginia Safari Park and had Carolina Reaper Chicken Wings. 

He fell in love with Buffalo wing sauce after that!  Now when we order Buffalo Wild Wings my husband and kids share chicken wings with the hottest sauce they offer.

NOTES:

  • There are a ton of different brands of Buffalo wing sauce.  Some are more buttery, some more vinegary, and some more spicy.  My family’s favorite is Louisiana Wing Sauce.  
  • I cook 3-4 chicken breasts which is approximately 2-2 1/2 lbs. of chicken breasts in advance and then shred them for this casserole.  If you want to make this with a rotisserie chicken, consider the weight of the bones/carcass, to make sure you’ll have enough meat.  According to Betty Crocker, an average, 2-pound rotisserie chicken is approximately 3 cups of meat.

 

 

Buffalo Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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The tangy, spicy, piquant flavors you love about Buffalo wings combined with enchilada staples like corn tortillas and shredded chicken with the cheesy goodness of a casserole make Buffalo Chicken Enchilada Casserole a delectable dinner the whole family will love.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
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Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 -6

Equipment

  • 9 x 13 casserole dish

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked and shredded (approx. 2-2.5 lbs.)
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 cup Buffalo wing sauce divided (plus more for garnish if desired)
  • 12 corn tortillas divided
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend divided
  • Optional toppings: finely diced celery, sliced scallions, blue cheese crumbles, ranch, blue cheese dressing.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, and garlic powder until properly incorporated. Set aside.
  • Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Drizzle a small amount of Buffalo wing sauce on the bottom of the casserole dish. Stagger 6 of the tortillas across the casserole dish, being sure to cover the bottom. Drizzle half of what's left of the Buffalo wing sauce over the corn tortillas, followed by half of the chicken/cream cheese mixture, followed by 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese. Repeat the second layer of tortillas, Buffalo wing sauce, chicken mixture, and cheese.
  • Bake in oven for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the edges get a little crispy. Sprinkle on your desired toppings and enjoy!
Keyword Casserole, Cheese, Chicken, Cream Cheese
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