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Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Tacos
Taco night gets a makeover with these easy Buffalo Chicken Tacos! Made with shredded chicken coated in buffalo sauce and shredded cheese wrapped in a crispy tortilla!
A SIMPLE CROCKPOT CHICKEN TACO RECIPE
These Buffalo Chicken Tacos take inspiration from the rich, flavor-packed birria tacos but with a bold and buffalo flavored twist! Tender, shredded chicken that’s slow cooked in a zesty buffalo sauce mixture, then tucked into crispy, buffalo sauce coated cheese-seared tortillas for the best tacos. Each bite is a perfect balance of heat, crunch, and melted cheesy goodness, making these tacos a must-make for game day or those busy weeknight dinners.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Is browning the tortillas required? No, browning the tortillas in the butter and cheese is not required. If you prefer, plain, simple tacos with a normal soft tortilla, you can just use them. I would recommend heating them for a few seconds in the microwave so they’re more pliable, but, that can be skipped too, if needed. What if I don’t have a slow cooker? No worries, you can make these on the stovetop instead. Instead of using the Crockpot, toss the chicken breast in a skillet with some butter and cook. Add butter, wing sauce, chicken stock, onion, and dried seasonings to the skillet. Simmer chicken in the sauce until chicken is fully cooked through. Shred the chicken in the sauce. What sides should I serve with these tacos? These Buffalo Chicken Tacos are so yummy. But they’re even better when you enjoy them with some tasty side dishes. You can go the traditional route and serve these with Mexican Rice and Slow Cooker Refried Beans. But, I also think these tacos would be fabulous with Cole Slaw, French Fries, Mac and Cheese, and Corn on the Cob. This seems like a lot of ingredients, can I just use taco seasoning instead? Yes, in place of the spice mixture, you could just use a packet of taco seasoning if desired. Leave out the oregano, paprika, garlic and onion powders and substitute those for one packet of taco seasoning. How should I store leftovers tacos? Place the tacos in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best results, store the filling and tortillas separately to maintain freshness and make them as you enjoy them. Reheat in a skillet, air fryer or oven to heat them up and get the shells a little crispy again.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
mayonnaise
sour cream
milk
buffalo wing sauce– you can use mild or hot sauce, whatever you prefer
ranch packet– Grab a packet at the store or make some Homemade Ranch Seasoning.
boneless, skinless chicken breasts– or you can use chicken tenderloins or even chicken thighs, if desired.
unsalted butter
chicken stock – if you need to keep the sodium down, try using a low or no sodium chicken stock.
yellow onion
dried oregano
paprika
garlic powder
salt and black pepper
street taco flour tortilla shells– these are smaller than the regular taco sized tortilla shells, usually around 4.5 inches. You Can use larger ones, it will just make less tacos obviously.
shredded cheddar cheese – use any combination of cheeses you enjoy!
Monterey jack cheese
chopped cilantro– if you don’t care for cilantro, feel free to leave it out.
HOW TO MAKE BUFFALO CHICKEN TACOS:
To a bowl add the sauce ingredients. Stir until combined. Cover and transfer the bowl to the fridge until ready to serve.
In a crockpot add the chicken, butter, wing sauce, chicken stock, onion, and dried seasonings. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
Shred the chicken. Stir the chicken in the sauce.
Transfer the chicken to a plate. Heat a skillet over low to medium heat with 1 teaspoon of oil.
Place one tortilla shell at a time in the sauce so both sides are coated. Place the coated tortilla shell in the skillet. Cook for 30-60 seconds or until the shell is golden brown. Flip the shell over.
Top the whole shell with 3 Tablespoons of cheese. Top half of the shell with 3 Tablespoons of chicken.
Cook for 30-60 seconds or until the shell is golden brown. Flip the shell onto itself to create the taco.
Transfer to your serving dish. They will crisp up more as they cool. Repeat and add a teaspoon of oil before adding each tortilla shell. Transfer the sauce from the crockpot into a small dish for serving. Serve the tacos with the chicken sauce, dipping sauce, and cilantro.
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Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Tacos
Taco night gets a makeover with these easy Buffalo Chicken Tacos! Made with shredded chicken coated in buffalo sauce and shredded cheese wrapped in a crispy tortilla!
Course Dinner, Main CourseCuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutesTotal Time 2 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
Servings 10
Calories 585kcal
Author Brandie @ The Country Cook
IngredientsBuffalo Ranch Sauce Ingredients½ cup mayonnaise½ cup sour cream⅛ cup milk3 Tablespoons buffalo wing sauce1 teaspoon ranch packetTaco Ingredients2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (can use chicken thighs)½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter1 cup buffalo wing sauce mild or hot¼ cup chicken stock¼ cup finely diced yellow onion1 Tablespoon dried oregano1 teaspoon paprika½ teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt¼ teaspoon black pepper⅛ cup olive oil10 street taco flour tortilla shells (these are smaller – 4.5 inches)2 cups shredded cheddar cheese2 cups Monterey jack cheese2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
InstructionsTo a bowl add the sauce ingredients. Stir until combined. Cover and transfer the bowl to the fridge until ready to serve. In a crockpot add the chicken, butter, wing sauce, chicken stock, onion, and dried seasonings. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. Shred the chicken. Stir the chicken in the sauce. Transfer the chicken to a plate.Heat a skillet over low to medium heat with 1 teaspoon of oil. Place one tortilla shell at a time in the sauce so both sides are coated. Place the coated tortilla shell in the skillet.Cook for 30-60 seconds or until the shell is golden brown. Flip the shell over.Top the whole shell with 3 Tablespoons of cheese. Top half of the shell with 3 Tablespoons of chicken. Cook for 30-60 seconds or until the shell is golden brown.Flip the shell onto itself to create the taco. Transfer to your serving dish. They will crisp up more as they cool.Repeat and add a teaspoon of oil before adding each tortilla shell.Transfer the sauce from the crockpot into a small dish for serving.Serve the tacos with the chicken sauce, dipping sauce, and cilantro.
NutritionCalories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 42g | Sodium: 1673mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g