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On the table and ready to devoured in just 30 minutes, this flavor-packed mash-up of Buffalo chicken and enchiladas hits the spot every time.

Prep: 10 mins.Cook: 15-18 mins.Total: 25-28 mins.
Servings: 6 servings (8 cups) 1x

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced (1 ½-2 cups)
  • 1 medium red or orange bell pepper, diced (1-1 ½  cup)
  • 6 green onions, thinly sliced, white/light green and dark parts separated
  • 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (12 ounces)
  • ⅔ cup Primal Kitchen Original Buffalo Sauce, plus 1-3 tablespoons more for serving (or homemade)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (4-oz) can diced green chiles
  • 1 ¼ cups (10-ounce can) red enchilada sauce (or homemade)
  • 1 (14-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed (1 ½ cups)
  • 1 ¾ cups shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese blend, divided
  • 6 corn tortillas, cut into 6 wedges
  • Optional toppings for serving: ranch dressing, green onions, cilantro, crumbled blue cheese.

Instructions

  1. Place a large skillet (or lidded cast iron casserole dish) over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray then add the olive oil, zucchini, bell pepper, and white and light green parts of the onions. Sauté for 3-5 minutes or until soft.
  2. Add the shredded chicken, ⅔ cup buffalo sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, green chiles, enchilada sauce, and beans. Stir and cook for 5-8 minutes until heated through. 
  3. Stir in 1 cup shredded cheese then gently fold in the corn tortilla pieces until evenly coated. 
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Sprinkle with the remaining ¾ cup cheese, place the lid on top of skillet and let cook for 5-10 minutes or until the cheese has melted. 
  5. Optional step: Place skillet in the oven and broil for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
  6. Serve topped with a drizzle of ranch and buffalo sauce, dark parts of green onions, sliced or diced avocado, and/or blue cheese crumbles (optional)

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
  • Calories: 404
  • Fat: 20 g
  • (Sat Fat: 6 g)
  • Sodium: 1100 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 30 g
  • (Fiber: 6 g
  • Sugar: 4 g)
  • Protein: 26 g
  • Cholesterol: 59 mg

Dietary

© The Real Food Dietitians
Recipe By: Jessica Beacom