15 Minute Buffalo Chicken Tacos
These quick and easy buffalo chicken tacos are the perfect weeknight dinner! Made in just 15 minutes with 6 simple ingredients, they’re high in protein, gluten-free, and full of flavor. Stuffed with tender chicken, creamy ranch, and spicy buffalo sauce, these tacos are customizable with your favorite toppings like avocado, jalapeños, and blue cheese. Perfect for meal prep, feeding a crowd, or satisfying a busy family’s cravings!
Servings 4
Calories 524kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce divided
- 8-12 medium tortillas
- 2 medium roma tomatoes chopped
- 1.5 cups romaine lettuce shredded
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into small cubes (about 1/2 inch pieces).
- Add chicken to bowl, top with 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce and stir well to coat.
- Cook chicken in preheated pan over medium heat. Add chicken to skillet, ensuring it's in a single layer. Let cook 5 minutes without touching. After 5 minutes, move it around in the pan continuing to cook 3-5 minutes until cooked through (check temperature to 165F).
- Add the rest of the buffalo sauce (about 6 tablespoons) to the chicken. Stir well.
- Heat tortillas (I like to put them in the toaster oven for 1-2 minutes) to make them more pliable.
- Chop the tomatoes and shred the lettuce.
- Serve the tacos by putting down lettuce, tomatoes, buffalo chicken in each tortilla and topping with ranch dressing.
Notes
Want dinner in 5 minutes?
Use pre-cooked, shredded chicken, add the buffalo sauce and cook on the skillet just until heated through.
Tips:
- Cut chicken into equal size pieces for even cooking
- Use chicken tenders to save prep time
- Ensure skillet is hot before adding chicken
- For crispy tacos: Cook filled tortillas (minus the lettuce, tomato and ranch dressing) 2-3 minutes per side in a skillet over medium heat.
- Store components separately for meal prep
- Double the buffalo sauce if you like it extra saucy
Nutrition
Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 25g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g
