Spicy Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Tacos
These Buffalo Chicken Tacos are a quick and easy dinner with shredded chicken tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce, topped with ranch, blue cheese, and fresh herbs.
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Ingredients
For Taco
- 2 chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 ½ tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp ranch dressing for drizzling
- 8 taco-sized flour tortillas warmed
For Toppings
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ½ small purple onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt, gently patting the seasoning into the meat.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook 4–5 minutes per side, until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Cook in batches if needed.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes, then shred using two forks.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the buffalo sauce and Greek yogurt until smooth.
- Add the shredded chicken and toss to coat evenly.
- Assemble the tacos by layering buffalo chicken onto warm tortillas.
- Drizzle with ranch dressing and top with green onions, cilantro, blue cheese, and sliced purple onion.
Servings: 4
Calories: 450kcal