Crispy Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos
A delightful twist on classic tacos, featuring crispy dill pickles and creamy ranch dressing, perfect for family gatherings or a simple weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup dill pickle slices
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 pinch salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Brown the chicken: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the ground chicken, breaking it up with a spatula. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is nicely browned and cooked through—about 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare the tortillas: While your chicken is cooking, warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan or directly over a flame for a few seconds until they’re pliable and slightly charred.
- Assemble the tacos: Take a warm tortilla, generously spoon in the cooked chicken mixture, and top with dill pickle slices, a dollop of ranch dressing, shredded lettuce, and cheddar cheese. Add a touch of sour cream if desired.
- Enjoy: Fold your tacos gently and take a bite, savoring the crispy, tangy delight.
Notes
Serve with fresh salsa or guacamole. If you have leftovers, store the chicken mixture separately from the tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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