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Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos With Crispy Cheese

These flavorful tacos combine tender smashed chicken with a tangy dill pickle ranch dressing and crispy cheese for a delightful crunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Dill Pickle Ranch Sauce
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/4 cup dill pickles finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dill fresh or dried
For the Crispy Cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For Assembly
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and golden brown.
  3. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before smashing it with a fork.
Make the Dill Pickle Ranch Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the ranch dressing, finely chopped dill pickles, and dill until well combined.
Prepare the Crispy Cheese
  1. In the same skillet used for the chicken, reduce heat to medium and add a small amount of shredded cheddar cheese in a circle shape. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts and edges are crispy.
  2. Remove the crispy cheese from the skillet and set aside. Repeat with remaining cheese.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
  2. Spread a generous amount of the dill pickle ranch sauce on each tortilla.
  3. Add a portion of smashed chicken on top of the sauce, followed by shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes.
  4. Top each taco with a piece of crispy cheese.
Serve
  1. Serve the tacos immediately while the cheese is crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding avocado slices or jalapeños to the tacos. You can also use grilled chicken instead of pan-fried for a healthier option.

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