Description
Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos offer a quick and tasty option for a family dinner or easy weeknight meal. This smash chicken recipe blends zesty pickle ranch flavors wrapped in warm tortillas for a satisfying dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 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 blended with 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning and a squeeze of lemon
Instructions
- Toss the ground chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to season well.
- Heat a skillet over medium and cook the chicken until it’s browned and crumbled completely.
- In another pan, form small rounds of shredded cheese and cook them until they turn crispy, forming cheese laces.
- Warm the tortillas using a dry skillet or microwave just before assembling.
- Combine cottage cheese with ranch seasoning and lemon juice in a blender until smooth.
- Layer the tacos by placing chicken, cheese lace, chopped pickles, shredded cabbage, and ranch sauce inside the tortillas.
- Finish by drizzling with pickle brine just before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste and ensure to keep wet elements separate until assembly to prevent sogginess
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 360