Well, these might just be my new favorite taco, and my family’s too. So ummy, as little Mr. Oslo would say! I think by now you all know just how much my family loves tacos. We grew up eating my dad’s baked tacos weekly. And now, I’ve pretty much carried on that tradition with my younger siblings. Only I love to switch up my flavors! To be honest, I made these last week just because I wanted tacos and was hoping to make a quick meal. Nothing fancy at all. I had ground chicken in the fridge, so I thought I would do a simple buffalo chicken taco. I started throwing things in. Before I knew it, I had what I’m now calling spicy buffalo white chicken chili tacos. A mix of buffalo sauce and salsa verde. Very similar in flavor to my recent Spicy Buffalo White Chicken Chili! If you’ve enjoyed that chili, you may love these tacos even more!
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Start with the taco meat. This comes together in minutes. Use ground chicken and cook it with an onion and a mix of dried herbs: parsley, chives, and dill. Then add garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. This is the “ranch” seasoning blend. When the meat is cooked, add the buffalo sauce and salsa verde. Then just cook until the sauces coat the chicken. Now for the shells. Instead of using store-bought taco shells, I like to take corn tortillas. I stuff them with the taco meat plus cheese and oven-bake them until crispy. I rub each tortilla with olive oil and then flip them halfway through cooking. This is key to getting the tacos extra crispy on both sides. If you have a couple of extra minutes, I recommend making your own shells. They’re always preferred over store-bought for any kind of taco I serve! While the tacos are baking, I prep the toppings. A cilantro ranch, candied jalapeños, lettuce, and lots of green onions. Oh, and extra buffalo sauce too! For the ranch, I used fresh cilantro and plenty of lime in place of the usual herb mix. I also stirred in some pickled jalapeños for a spicy, tangy kick. This is the perfect sauce to dollop onto each cheesy, crunchy taco. Crispy shells and taco meat that’s extra saucy with just the right amount of spice and flavor! So fast and easy, but still so yummy! A great weeknight taco, that’s totally fresh and new! Nothing boring over here! Looking for more simple Mexican recipes? Here are a few favorites: Spicy Buffalo White Chicken Chili Creamy White Chicken Chili Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salty Lime Chips Crispy Cauliflower Tinga Tacos with Honey Lime Avocado Crema. Healthier Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme Lastly, if you make these Spicy Buffalo White Chicken Chili Tacos, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
