Quick and Easy Buffalo Chicken Tacos

Quick and Easy Buffalo Chicken Tacos

Buffalo Chicken Tacos are the perfect blend of spicy, tangy, and creamy, making them an ideal choice for a quick and satisfying meal. Whether you’re preparing dinner for the family or hosting a casual get-together with friends, these tacos are sure to impress. Let’s dive into this simple yet delicious recipe!

Ingredients:

• 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Franks RedHot or Cholula)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 small or 1/2 large plain rotisserie chicken (about 1 3/4 pounds), shredded (about 4 packed cups)
• 3 tablespoons whole milk plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1 medium lime)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 packed cups (10 ounces) coleslaw mix
• 12 (6-inch) flour tortillas
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)

Directions:

Make the Buffalo Chicken:

1. Microwave Method:
   • Microwave the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl in 4 to 6 (10-second) bursts until just melted.
   • Add the hot sauce and garlic powder, whisking until combined.
   • Add the shredded chicken and toss to coat.
2. Stovetop Method:
   • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
   • Turn off the heat, add the hot sauce and garlic powder, then transfer to a large bowl.
   • Combine with the shredded chicken, tossing to coat evenly.

Make the Coleslaw:

3. In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt or sour cream, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
4. Add the coleslaw mix and toss to coat.

Warm the Tortillas:

5. Stack the tortillas on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel.
6. Microwave until warm, 30 to 45 seconds.
7. Wrap the stack in a clean kitchen towel or aluminum foil to keep warm until ready to use.

Assemble the Tacos:

8. Top the warmed tortillas with coleslaw.
9. Add the Buffalo chicken.
10. Garnish with sliced green onions and crumbled blue cheese.

Nutritional Information:

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: Approx. 250 per serving
• Servings: 12 tacos

These Quick and Easy Buffalo Chicken Tacos are not only packed with flavor but are also a breeze to prepare. The combination of spicy Buffalo chicken, creamy coleslaw, and tangy blue cheese will make these tacos a new favorite in your recipe rotation. Enjoy!

Quick and Easy Buffalo Chicken Tacos

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• Author: Dulcia
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 12 1x

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Ingredients

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6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup hot sauce, such as Franks RedHot or Cholula
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 small or 1/2 large plain rotisserie chicken (about 1 3/4 pounds), shredded (about 4 packed cups)
3 tablespoons whole milk plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1 medium lime)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 packed cups (10 ounces) coleslaw mix
12 (6-inch) flour tortillas
2 green onions, thinly sliced
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)

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Instructions

Make the Buffalo chicken:

Microwave the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl in 4 to 6 (10-second) bursts until just melted. Add the hot sauce and garlic powder and whisk until combined. Add the shredded chicken and toss to coat.
Alternatively, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Turn off the heat and add the hot sauce and garlic powder, then transfer to a large bowl and combine with the chicken.
Make the coleslaw:

Place the Greek yogurt or sour cream, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add the coleslaw mix and toss to coat.
Warm the tortillas:

Stack the tortillas on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave until warm, 30 to 45 seconds. Wrap the stack in a clean kitchen towel or aluminum foil to keep warm until ready to use.
Assemble the tacos:

To assemble the tacos, top the warmed tortillas with coleslaw. Top with the buffalo chicken and garnish with the scallions and blue cheese.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

• Calories: 250 kcal