Buffalo Chicken Smash Tacos Recipe
These Buffalo Chicken Smash Tacos are a quick and flavorful meal featuring tender chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, nestled in crunchy taco shells, and topped with fresh lettuce and melted cheese for a perfect balance of heat and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Buffalo Chicken Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
Taco Assembly
- 8 taco shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
Instructions
- Prepare the Buffalo Chicken: In a bowl, toss the cooked chicken with buffalo sauce until fully coated and evenly mixed.
- Warm the Taco Shells: Heat the taco shells according to package instructions, either in the oven or microwave, to make them crispy and warm.
- Assemble the Tacos: Fill each warm taco shell with a generous portion of buffalo chicken. Top with shredded lettuce and shredded cheese for added crunch and creaminess.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce according to your spice preference.
- For extra flavor, add a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing on top.
- To make it milder, substitute buffalo sauce with a mild wing sauce.
Keywords: buffalo chicken, tacos, spicy chicken tacos, quick dinner, buffalo sauce, shredded chicken tacos
