Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas Replace wing night with a simple version of the ever-popular Buffalo chicken wings. Simmering sweet potato with the chicken makes for a thickened and more mellow version of the hot flavours. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser; double or triple the filling and use it as a taco filling. Preparation Time: 25 minutesCooking Time: 35 minutesBaking Time: 20 minutesMakes 6 1/4 cup (50 mL) butter250 g boneless skinless Ontario Chicken Breasts, chopped1 Ontario Onion, finely chopped1 Ontario Sweet Potato, peeled and diced (about 3 cups/750 mL)1/2 cup (125 mL) each cayenne pepper sauce and water1/4 cup (50 mL) smoky barbecue sauce (or your favourite)6 8-inch (15 cm) flour tortillas1-1/2 cups (375 mL) shredded Ontario Monterey Jack Cheese2 tbsp (25 mL) prepared ranch or blue cheese dressing2 Ontario Green Onions, thinly sliced2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh Ontario Cilantro (Coriander)Ontario Carrot and Celery sticksRanch dressing, to dip In large heavy skillet, melt butter over medium-high; add chicken, onion and sweet potato. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes, until onion softens. Add hot sauce and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked and potatoes are fork-tender. Stir in barbecue sauce; simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes, until some of the liquid has evaporated. With fork, mash sweet potato to make a thick, creamy sauce. On work surface, lay down one flour tortilla; top with approximately 1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken mixture. Top with 2 tbsp (25 mL) shredded cheese; roll up and place seam-side down in 13- x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking or casserole dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas; top with remaining shredded cheese. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and tortillas are browned. Remove from oven; drizzle with 2 tbsp (25 mL) ranch dressing. Sprinkle with green onions and cilantro. Serve with carrot and celery sticks and extra dressing. Nutritional Information:1 EnchiladaPROTEIN: 20 gramsFAT: 23 gramsCARBOHYDRATE: 33 gramsCALORIES: 420FIBRE: 4 gramsSODIUM: 560 mg – Printed with permission from Foodland Ontario
Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas
