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Buffalo Chicken Taco Salad
5 from 42 votes

Buffalo Chicken Taco Salad

Buffalo Chicken Taco Salad combines cooked chicken tossed in a spicy hot sauce and melted butter, served over chopped romaine with jalapeños, tomatoes, black beans, shredded cheddar, and crunchy tortilla chips. Multiple dressing and topping options allow customization. The salad balances spicy, creamy, and fresh textures, making it a versatile meal option using leftover or freshly cooked chicken.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 370 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chicken cooked, chopped or shredded
  • 3 TBSP hot sauce or equivalent, Frank's Red Hot brand
  • 2 TBSP butter
  • 6-8 oz romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 jalapeño sliced
  • 1/2-1 cup tomato chopped or diced
  • 1/4-1/2 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/4-1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 6-8 tortilla chips cheesy
DRESSING OPTIONS:
  • ranch dressing with a splash of hot sauce
  • blue cheese dressing
  • guacamole
  • salsa
TASTY TOPPINGS (choose your favorites)
  • avocado fresh
  • sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • cilantro fresh
  • guacamole
  • Pico de Gallo
  • salsa verde
  • salsa

Instructions

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  1. Prep your chicken (see notes below) and chop your veggies for the salad.
  2. Melt butter and combine with hot sauce, whisking to mix.
  3. Pour sauce over chicken and serve over lettuce with all your favorite toppings from the list above!
  4. Drizzle with dressing of choice (I opted for ranch and a hearty drizzle of hot sauce) and dig in.

Notes

  • Use leftover, rotisserie, or freshly cooked chicken prepared by any method you prefer.
  • Scale ingredients up to feed more people; double, triple, or more as needed.
  • General serving size for chicken is about 4 oz or half a cup of shredded/chopped chicken per person.
  • Lettuce and toppings quantities are flexible and can be adjusted according to personal preference.
  • Nutrition information varies depending on dressing and toppings; customize accordingly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 370kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 105mg (35%) Sodium 978mg (41%) Potassium 573mg (12%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 8290IU (166%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 162mg (16%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 370

% Daily Value*

Calories 370kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 978mg 41%
Potassium 573mg 12%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 8290IU 166%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 162mg 16%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.