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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Tacos
These Crispy Buffalo Chicken Tacos with Jalapeno Ranch Dressing are made with spicy buffalo chicken, melted cheese, drizzled with a homemade cilantro jalapeno ranch. Whether you’re hosting a game day party, preparing a family dinner, or looking for a fun and flavorful meal, these buffalo chicken tacos are a hit!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 539 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast (or thighs, cut into cubes)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (Frank's Buffalo Wing Sauce)
- 8 to 10 small flour tortillas (or corn)
- 2 cups cheese (grated)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- cilantro (chopped)
- oil or butter (for cooking)
Jalapeno Ranch Recipe:
- see link below
Instructions
- Start by cutting the chicken into small bite-size pieces. Place in a bowl and toss with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter. Once the butter is heated, add the chicken. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until fully cooked through. Stir in buffalo hot sauce.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet. If you want the tortillas to be slightly crispy, drizzle some oil or butter in the pan. Place tortillas in the skillet and sprinkle cheese into the center of each tortilla.
- Top with buffalo chicken. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Optional: sprinkle with green onions. Heat until cheese is melted and fold over.
- Serve with homemade Cilantro Jalapeno Ranch Dressing. May top with avocado, pickled jalapenos, blue cheese, or sour cream.
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Notes
- Here's my famous Cilantro Jalapeno Ranch Recipe...
- JALAPENO RANCH RECIPE
- Yes! Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper. Pour buffalo sauce over the chicken. Cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and can be easily shredded. Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce.
- Shred the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces. Heat the buffalo sauce and melted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and toss until fully coated and heated through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
539kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
2413mg
(101%)
Potassium
726mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
703IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
340mg
(34%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 539
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 539kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 2413mg | 101% |
| Potassium | 726mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 703IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 340mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.