Make It Count Kitchen

If you’re craving tacos with a little kick, these Healthier Buffalo Chicken Tacos are the perfect weeknight dinner. Made with lean chicken breast, a creamy buffalo sauce lightened up with cottage cheese, and just the right amount of melted cheese, this recipe is high in protein, full of flavor, and super simple thanks to the slow cooker. Serve them in crispy taco shells and top with fresh green onion for the ultimate lighter comfort food.

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Ingredients

• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
• ¾ cup buffalo sauce (your favorite brand)
• ½ cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• ½ cup low-fat mozzarella cheese
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• Crispy taco shells
• 2–3 green onions, thinly sliced (for topping)

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Instructions

Step 1: Make the Buffalo Sauce Mixture

• In a medium bowl, whisk together cottage cheese and buffalo sauce until smooth.

Step 2: Prep the Chicken

• Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker. Season evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Step 3: Add Cheese and Sauce

• Pour the buffalo sauce mixture over the chicken.
• Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella on top.
• Toss gently to coat everything.

Step 4: Cook Low & Slow

• Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
• Check in periodically to stir and keep everything evenly coated.

Step 5: Shred the Chicken

• After 6 hours, use tongs or two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. It should fall apart easily and be coated in creamy, cheesy buffalo sauce.

Step 6: Assemble the Tacos

• Spoon buffalo chicken into crispy taco shells.
• Top with fresh sliced green onion.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Tips & Variations

• Make it even lighter: Use whole wheat or low-carb tortillas instead of taco shells.
• Add crunch: Top with shredded lettuce or diced celery for that classic buffalo chicken vibe.
• Extra creamy: Stir in a tablespoon of Greek yogurt before serving.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• High-protein comfort food with a lighter twist.
• Hands-off cooking thanks to the slow cooker.
• Crowd-pleasing—perfect for game day or taco night.