Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Tacos are easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner or game-day meal! They are made with seasoned chicken, mild buffalo sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, and corn tortillas!

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Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Tacos are a delicious dinner recipe my whole family loves! Using a mild buffalo sauce keeps these from getting too spicy and the kids can still enjoy them. Serving them with ranch or sour cream also helps keep them mild!

These Buffalo Chicken Tacos are made with simple ingredients. I like making the chicken in the crockpot so it can cook in the background, but you could make this even easier by using rotisserie chicken!

If you are looking for more easy and delicious buffalo chicken recipes you’ll love my Buffalo Chicken Sliders, Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Baked Potatoes, and Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Pasta!

Or if you are looking for more taco recipes, my Cheesy Beef and Bean Tacos, Parmesan Garlic Chicken Tacos, and Beef Tacos are always a hit!

Ingredients

Chicken breast
Salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley
Minced garlic
Onion, chopped
Mild buffalo sauce
White corn tortillas
Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Oil for frying tacos

Make Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Tacos

To start making Buffalo Chicken Tacos, spray a slowcooker with cooking spray.

Add 1 lb of chicken breast and season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley.

1 lb chicken breast, seasoning, and minced garlic in crockpot

Chicken, seasoning, garlic, chopped onion, and buffalo sauce in crockpot

Add some minced garlic, one chopped onion, and about 1/2 cup of mild buffalo sauce to a crockpot. Stir everything together so it is coated in seasonings and sauce.

I like using a mild buffalo sauce for this recipe so it isn’t too spicy for my kids! You can use any brand of buffalo sauce you like. Use medium sauce for spicier tacos!

Cook on low for about 4-6 hours or high for about 3 hours. Once the chicken is fully cooked and reaches 165 degrees F, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and add it to a large bowl.

Shred the chicken with a hand mixer or two forks. Add more buffalo sauce if you want more of the buffalo sauce flavor.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add about 1/4 cup of oil. Once the oil is hot, add a couple of white corn tortillas.

Top the tortillas with shredded mozzarella cheese and a scoop of the buffalo chicken.

Frying Buffalo Chicken Tacos in cast iron skillet

Buffalo Chicken Tacos frying in cast iron skillet

Fold the tortilla over and cook on both sides until golden brown and crispy.

Work in batches to make and fry all of the tacos. Add more oil to your skillet (about another 1/4 cup) if your skillet gets dry.

I like to place a wire rack on a sheet pan and place the tacos on the pan to allow any extra grease to drain from them.

You can also put the pan in the oven to keep the tacos warm as you make the rest of them.

Serve Buffalo Chicken Tacos

Once all of your tacos are golden brown and crispy, it’s time to eat! Top the tacos with some fresh cilantro and serve the buffalo chicken tacos with ranch or sour cream!

If you have any leftover buffalo chicken tacos, store them in an air tight container in the refrigerator. These fried tacos reheat pretty well in an air fryer at 400 degrees F just until they are warm!

You will love these Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Tacos because they are so delicious!

Tips for Success

I like making the buffalo chicken in the crockpot, so it can cook in the background, but you could start this recipe with cooked shredded chicken or rotisserie chicken! I would either omit the onions or cook them down in a pan.
I use a mild buffalo sauce to keep this recipe from getting too spicy. With mild buffalo sauce and serving them with ranch and sour cream my kids can still enjoy these tacos.
For spicier tacos, use a spicier buffalo sauce! Medium Buffalo sauce will give them a nice kick!
I think the fried tacos are delicious, but to save time you could serve these in soft flour tortillas or even store-bought crunchy taco shells if you don’t want to fry tortillas.
Serve these tacos with any of your favorite toppings. Ranch, blue cheese, sour cream, shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes are all great options.
While frying the tortillas use just enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan and add more as needed if your skillet gets dry.
As the tacos are done, place them on a wire rack on a sheet pan in the oven to help drain the grease and keep all of the tacos warm.

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Tacos with sour cream and ranch

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make Buffalo Chicken Tacos without a crockpot?

Yes, you can make this recipe without using a crockpot! You can cook chicken in a pan and then shred it instead of cooking it in a crockpot. Rotisserie chicken would make this recipe even easier! I would omit the onions or cook them down in a pan first.

Can I make Buffalo Chicken Tacos with chicken thighs?

Yes, you can swap the chicken breast for boneless skinless chicken thighs for this recipe!

What oil should I use to fry the tacos?

You can really use any oil you keep stocked and normally cook with. You can use vegetable oil, canola oil, peanut oil, or avocado oil.

What should I serve with Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Tacos?

I like serving buffalo chicken tacos with ranch, sour cream, or blue cheese for dipping. You can top them with any of your favorite taco toppings like sour cream or diced tomatoes. I served the tacos with a salad for any easy side dish. They would also be good with rice, chips and salsa, or some fries!

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