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Dill pickle ranch smash chicken tacos topped with crispy cheese lace.

Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos with Crispy Cheese Lace

Delicious and easy Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos featuring savory ground chicken, tangy ranch dressing, and crispy cheese lace - perfect for quick weeknight meals or fun weekend treats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 8 small Small tortillas
  • 0.5 cup Dill Pickle Ranch dressing Plus extra for serving
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese Choose a cheese that melts well, like cheddar or Monterey Jack.

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground chicken and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked through and browned.
Preparing the Cheese Lace
  1. In a separate pan, sprinkle shredded cheese into circles and cook over medium heat until crispy.
Warming Tortillas
  1. Warm the small tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
Assembling Tacos
  1. Assemble tacos by placing a generous amount of the smash chicken mixture on a tortilla, topping with crispy cheese, and drizzling with Dill Pickle Ranch dressing.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Serve these tacos warm. Offer extra Dill Pickle Ranch dressing on the side, and consider adding chopped fresh veggies or extra cheese for a topping bar. Use a non-stick pan for the cheese lace, and ensure the chicken is fully cooked.