Oven Baked Buffalo Chicken Tacos

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Grease an 8x8 baking dish or sheet. Set aside.

Step 2

Mix together the salt, pepper, and paprika together in a small ramekin. Coat each chicken breast lightly with the spice mix.

Step 3

Place chicken into baking dish or sheet and bake for 18 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes. Allow the chicken breasts to completely cool and then shred using two forks or by using a mixer.

Step 4

Place the cream cheese, butter, and hot sauce into a large pan and simmer over medium heat until the cream cheese has melted. Making sure to stir frequently.

Step 5

Place the shredded chicken into the mixture and stir to coat. Remove from heat.

Step 6

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line hard taco shells into an 8x8 baking dish or a 9x13 baking dish, depending on how many tacos you are making.

Step 7

Place 1-2 tablespoons of the buffalo chicken mixture into each hard shelServe with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and hot sauce. (optional)l, top with shredded cheese. Repeat with all tacos.

Step 8

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

Step 9

Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and hot sauce. (optional)