Crockpot Crispy Buffalo Chicken Tacos with Jalapeño Ranch

• porciones: 6 servings
• tiempo activo: 25 minutes
• tiempo total: 3 hours 25 minutes

Ingredientes

2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs

1 cup hot sauce (I like Franks Red Hot)

6 tablespoons salted butter

2 teaspoons seasoned salt

black pepper

12 hard shell tacos (see notes for homemade option)

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

cilantro, green onion, and avocado, for serving

2 chipotle peppers, chopped

1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

1/2 cup mayo

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 tablespoon dried parsley

2 teaspoons dried dill

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 - 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños

1 teaspoon kosher salt

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Instrucciones

Crockpot

1. In the bowl of your crockpot, combine the chicken, hot sauce, chipotle, butter, seasoned salt, and pepper. Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours.2. When finished cooking, shred the meat and toss with the sauce, then remove the chicken from the sauce, saving the extra sauce for serving. Preheat the oven to 425° F.3. Line the taco shells up in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Transfer to the oven and bake 5 minutes. Stuff the chicken in each taco shell and top with cheese. Bake 10 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the tortillas are crisp.4. Meanwhile, make the Creamy Jalapeño Ranch. Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until creamy. Season with salt. 5. Serve the tacos topped with cilantro, green onions, avocado, additional buffalo sauce and Creamy Jalapeño Ranch.

Instant Pot

1. In the bowl of your instant pot, combine the chicken, hot sauce, chipotle, butter, seasoned salt, and pepper. Seal the and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Release the steam. 2. When finished cooking, shred the meat and toss with the sauce, then remove the chicken from the sauce, saving the extra sauce for serving. Preheat the oven to 425° F.3. Continue on with the recipe as directed in steps 3-5 above.

Nutrición

• Calorías: 762 kcal