Description
Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos with Crispy Cheese Lace are a delicious fusion of flavors that elevate your taco night to new heights. Featuring savory ground chicken seasoned with garlic and paprika, these tacos are topped off with tangy dill pickles and a creamy ranch sauce. The standout crispy cheese lace adds an irresistible crunch, making each bite a delightful experience. With only 15 minutes of prep time, these tacos are perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. Get ready to impress with this easy yet flavorful recipe that promises to be a crowd-pleaser at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt and black pepper
- 8 small tortillas
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
- 2 tablespoons pickle brine
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning
- squeeze of lemon
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the ground chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the seasoned chicken for about 8-10 minutes until fully cooked.
- Blend cottage cheese, ranch seasoning, and lemon juice in a blender until smooth to create the ranch sauce.
- Warm tortillas in another skillet or microwave, then assemble by layering cooked chicken, cheese, dill pickles, cabbage, and ranch sauce on each tortilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (160g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg