Description
These Buffalo Chicken Tacos combine the bold, spicy flavors of classic buffalo chicken with the convenience and fun of tacos, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or game day snack. Tender shredded chicken tossed in tangy buffalo sauce is layered with creamy ranch dressing and melted cheddar cheese inside a warm flour tortilla, garnished with fresh green onions for a burst of color and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Buffalo Chicken Filling
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 ½ cups buffalo sauce
Tacos Assembly
- 8 flour tortillas
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions (to garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Buffalo Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the shredded cooked chicken. Toss the chicken with 1 ½ cups buffalo sauce until evenly coated and heated through.
- Assemble the Tacos: Place one flour tortilla on a plate. Spread about 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing evenly over half of the tortilla. Layer half of the buffalo chicken on top of the ranch, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to create a taco shape.
- Cook the Tacos: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the folded taco in the skillet and cook until the tortilla is lightly golden brown and crispy, and the cheese inside has melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve: Remove the taco from the skillet and repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling. Garnish each taco with chopped green onions and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy shortcut.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce based on your preferred spice level.
- Flour tortillas work best for folding and grilling; corn tortillas may tear more easily.
- For a crispy exterior, press the tacos gently with a spatula while cooking.
- Serve with extra ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping.
- Can be made ahead by preparing the buffalo chicken and assembling the tacos, then reheating and crisping before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Cooking, Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Buffalo chicken tacos, spicy chicken tacos, buffalo sauce tacos, easy chicken tacos, game day recipes
