Mouthwatering Buffalo chicken tacos are a fun way to spice up a boring taco night! These tacos combine shredded chicken with a bold, spicy buffalo sauce, cheese, and ranch dressing. It’s like your favorite bar food with a taco-tastic makeover!
You can have this easy dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less. There is no marinating, grilling, or fuss—just maximum flavor in minimum time. I love the kick of buffalo heat in these tacos, but you can easily adjust the spice level to your liking.
This spicy and cheesy recipe is a family favorite at my house! I like to quickly pan-fry the soft-shelled tortillas for an extra layer of crunch and flavor.
They’re perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun game day meal– just double or triple the recipe if you’re feeding a crowd. So skip the same old boring taco routine and make this easy recipe.
In this post, I’ll walk you through the step-by-step process for making these tasty tacos and answer some of your most burning questions. You will want to take advantage of every bite of these fun tacos.
Are you looking for more Buffalo chicken flavor? Try Buffalo chicken sloppy joes, air fryer Buffalo chicken tenders, or Buffalo chicken Caesar salad.
🥘Ingredient Notes
For exact amounts needed see the recipe card below
- Shredded cooked chicken: I like to use leftover rotisserie chicken for this recipe – it’s a great way to use up any extras
- Buffalo sauce
- Tortillas: I prefer flour tortillas for this recipe because they’re nice and pliable, which makes them easy to fold and stuff with all that delicious filling. But if you prefer corn tortillas, wap them in.
- Ranch dressing
- Shredded cheese: I use sharp cheddar, but you can use any cheese you like – pepper jack would be fantastic if you want an extra kick!
- Green onions
🥣How to Make Buffalo Chicken Tacos
- Heat the shredded chicken in a skillet over medium heat. Once it’s warm, toss it with the buffalo sauce until it’s fully coated. Let it simmer for a minute or two.
- Place a flour tortilla on a plate. Spread a tablespoon of ranch dressing over half of the tortilla.
- Pile some of that saucy chicken onto the ranch-covered half of the tortilla, then sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling to create a nice little taco pocket.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the assembled taco in the pan. Cook for a minute or two on each side until the tortilla is lightly golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling until you have a platter full of crispy, cheesy, buffalo-y goodness.
- Sprinkle some chopped green onions over the tacos for freshness and color.
🍴Serving Ideas
Now that you’ve got a pile of delicious buffalo chicken tacos, it’s time to dress them up and serve them out! Here are a few ideas to take your taco game to the next level:
Set out bowls of extra toppings, such as diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, crumbled blue cheese, and chopped cilantro. Don’t forget the extra buffalo sauce and ranch for drizzling!
Round your meal with classic Tex-Mex sides like Mexican rice, refried beans, or a simple corn salad. Or, keep things light with a fresh green salad and a citrus vinaigrette.
💭How to Store
If you have extra chicken filling or assembled tacos, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
You can also freeze the buffalo chicken filling for longer storage. Let it cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe container or resealable bag. Squeeze out any extra air, then label and date the container before popping it in the freezer. It should keep for up to one month.
When you’re ready to eat your leftovers, reheat the chicken filling in the microwave or a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated. If you’re reheating assembled tacos, wrap them loosely in foil and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melty and the tortillas are crispy.
⭐Tips
Be sure to check out the step by step instructions
- When you’re short on time or don’t feel like cooking, grab a rotisserie chicken from the store and shred it up. It’s a quick and easy way to get flavorful, tender chicken for your tacos.
- Before assembling your tacos, heat the tortillas in the microwave or on a griddle. Heating will make them more pliable and less likely to tear when folded.
- Cheddar is classic, but be bold and experiment with other cheeses like pepper jack, Monterey jack, or a Mexican cheese blend. You can also mix in some crumbled blue cheese for an extra tangy kick.
- If you’re sensitive to spice, start with less buffalo sauce and add more to taste. You can also mix in a little bit of honey or brown sugar to tame the heat and add a touch of sweetness.
📝Reader Questions
Absolutely! Use whatever chicken you have.
It depends on your tolerance for heat! I’d say they’re about a medium level of spiciness, but you can always adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to suit your taste. If you’re sensitive to spice, start with less sauce.
Sure! Use whatever hot sauce you like. Just keep in mind that the flavor of the tacos will be different depending on the sauce you choose.
You can use raw chicken; slice it thinly and cook it in the skillet for 5-10 minutes before adding the buffalo sauce.
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Buffalo Chicken Tacos Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 ½ cups buffalo sauce
- 8 flour tortillas
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions to garnish
Instructions
- Heat the chicken in a skillet. Toss with buffalo sauce.3 cups shredded cooked chicken, 1 ½ cups buffalo sauce
- Arrange a tortilla on a plate. Spread 1 tablespoon of ranch sauce on it. Cover half of the tortilla with chicken and cheese. Fold it in half.8 flour tortillas, ½ cup ranch dressing, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Heat a non-stick skillet on medium heat. Add one tortilla at a time and cook until lightly golden brown and the cheese melts.
- Remove and serve immediately.Chopped green onions
Notes
- When you’re short on time or don’t feel like cooking, grab a rotisserie chicken from the store and shred it up. It’s a quick and easy way to get flavorful, tender chicken for your tacos.
- Before assembling your tacos, heat the tortillas in the microwave or on a griddle. Heating will make them more pliable and less likely to tear when folded.
- Cheddar is classic, but you can try different cheeses like pepper jack, Monterey jack, or a Mexican cheese blend. Or mix in some crumbled blue cheese for an extra tangy kick.
- If you’re sensitive to spice, start with less buffalo sauce and add more to taste.
- You can use raw chicken; slice it thinly and cook it in the skillet for 5-10 minutes before adding the buffalo sauce.
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