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Quick Buffalo Chicken Tacos

by Laura Fuentes

September 11, 2018
updated Sep 5, 2023
5 from 6 votes
Saucy, smoky Buffalo Chicken, with homemade Ranch drizzle and cheesy crumbles, wrapped in a warm tortilla… An incredible Taco Tuesday recipe!
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See how easy it is to make this 20-minute taco recipe for an epic weeknight dinner!

buffalo chicken tacos

Quick Buffalo Chicken Taco Recipe

Let’s add Buffalo Chicken to the taco party! I’ve already shared my Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken that can be made into tacos, salads, and more; but sometimes, you don’t “think ahead” and want to pull off Taco Tuesday anyway…. so this quick skillet version is exactly what you need!

This buffalo chicken recipe is made in the skillet, which gives the chicken a nice crispy outer texture and is cooked with your favorite Buffalo sauce. Because you are cubing the chicken into smaller pieces, they cook super fast; making this a great option for busy weeknights.

If the mention of Homemade Ranch to drizzle onto the tacos scares you, let me just say that making it is a breeze. Got mayo? got milk? a couple staple seasonings? Boom. Ranch made.

buffalo chicken tacos on a dish

Ingredients 

Fill your favorite tortillas with saucy Buffalo chicken and more delicious ingredients and you will immediately add this recipe to your regular taco rotation.

Here’s what you need:

  • Oil: for cooking.
  • Onion: a delicious aromatic you don’t want to omit.
  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts: cut into small chunks, so they cook super fast.
  • Buffalo sauce: coats every bite of chicken with tangy, smoky goodness!
  • Tortillas: use your favorite corn or flour tortillas.
  • Avocado: the perfect creamy addition to these epic tacos.
  • Blue cheese crumbles: or milder cheese, such as feta, white cheddar, or queso fresco.
  • Ranch dressing: you can use the store-bought version, but I have to say that after you try the homemade recipe, it’s hard to go back to the bottled stuff!

You’ll find the measurements in the recipe card below.

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Tacos in a Skillet 

These tasty Buffalo Chicken Tacos come together super quick and easy in one skillet. Then, you just have to fill the tortillas and devour these tacos!

Here’s how to make this recipe:

  1. Heat oil & sauté
    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat up oil. Sauté onions, for about 5 minutes, until they turn golden and are translucent.
  2. Cook the chicken
    Add chicken pieces and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for another 5 minutes, until the chicken is no longer pink and is cooked through.
  3. Add the sauce
    Add buffalo sauce and heat up, reduce heat to simmer, and cook for and additional 3 minutes, stirring throughout.
  4. Prep the tortillas
    Warm corn tortillas prior to assembling tacos.
  5. Taco time!
    To assemble, scoop ⅓ cup of chicken mixture on top of the tortillas, top with blue cheese, avocado slices, and drizzle with ranch dressing.

Check out how fast you can cook these easy Buffalo Chicken Tacos for a delish mid-week meal!

Favorite Toppings for Buffalo Chicken tacos

In this Buffalo Chicken Taco recipe, I added avocado, blue cheese crumbles, and Ranch as toppings, but you can definitely swap them for your favorite ones! Here are some delicious ideas that pair great with chicken tacos:

  • Pico de gallo
  • Salsa
  • Sour cream
  • Parsley or cilantro
  • Coleslaw
  • Shredded lettuce or cabbage
buffalo chicken tacos
buffalo chicken tacos

Quick Buffalo Chicken Tacos

Laura Fuentes
5 from 6 votes
Saucy, smoky Buffalo Chicken, with homemade Ranch drizzle and cheesy crumbles, wrapped in a warm tortilla… An incredible Taco Tuesday recipe!
Servings: 4
Prep Time 7 minutes mins
Cook Time 13 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small chunks
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce
  • 8 corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 avocado
  • 4 ounces Blue cheese crumbles
  • Ranch dressing

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat up oil. Sauté onions, for about 5 minutes, until they turn golden and are translucent.
  • Add chicken pieces and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for another 5 minutes, until the chicken is no longer pink and is cooked through.
  • Add buffalo sauce and heat up, reduce heat to simmer, and cook for and additional 3 minutes, stirring throughout.
  • Warm corn tortillas prior to assembling tacos.
  • To assemble, scoop ⅓ cup of chicken mixture on top of the tortillas, top with blue cheese, avocado slices, and drizzle with ranch dressing.

Equipment

the taco tuesday cookbook
The Taco Tuesday Cookbook
Taco Holder
Large Skillet

Nutrition

Serving: 2 tacosCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 48gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 1889mgPotassium: 1061mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 341IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 258mgIron: 3mg
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  1. Sarah

    February 11, 2020 at 9:49 pm

    I ordered the book and we love these quick buffalo chicken tacos. Great recipe!

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    • Laura Fuentes

      February 13, 2020 at 4:52 pm

      Thanks, Sarah! They are definitely one of my favorites as well!

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