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Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos Recipe

Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos Recipe

Are you ready to upgrade your next family taco night? You absolutely must try this easy chicken bacon ranch tacos recipe today. This comforting chicken bacon ranch tacos recipe brings together the absolute best flavors on earth.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 340 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Sharp kitchen knife
  • Durable cutting board
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Tongs for flipping
  • Small microwave-safe plate

Ingredients
  

  • Cooked chicken breast – 2 cups, shredded or diced
  • Thick-cut bacon – 6 slices, chopped into pieces
  • Olive oil – 1 tablespoon
  • Taco seasoning mix – 1 teaspoon
  • Flour or corn tortillas – 8 small
  • Sharp cheddar cheese – 1 cup, shredded
  • Romaine lettuce – 1 cup, finely shredded
  • Roma tomato – 1 large, diced
  • Cream ranch dressing – 1/2 cup
  • Fresh cilantro – 2 tablespoons, chopped

Instructions
 

Cook the Bacon

  • Place your chopped bacon pieces into the large skillet over medium heat. Fry them until they are wonderfully crispy and golden brown, then remove them using a slotted spoon.

Sauté the Chicken

  • Drain most of the bacon grease but leave a tiny bit in the skillet. Add the olive oil and your diced chicken pieces directly into the warm pan.

Season the Meat

  • Sprinkle the taco seasoning mix evenly over the chicken in the skillet. Stir carefully for three minutes until the chicken is heated through and coated beautifully with spices.

Warm the Tortillas

  • Stack your flour tortillas on a microwave-safe plate and cover them with a damp paper towel. Microwave for thirty seconds until they are soft, warm, and highly pliable.

Assemble the Base

  • Lay your warm tortillas flat on a clean surface or plate. Divide the seasoned chicken evenly among the shells, placing it right down the middle of each tortilla.

Add the Crunch

  • Sprinkle the crispy cooked bacon bits generously over the hot seasoned chicken. Follow with a handful of shredded romaine lettuce and the juicy diced Roma tomatoes.

Layer the Cheese

  • Distribute the shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the vegetables. The residual heat from the warm chicken will help melt the cheese beautifully.

Drizzle and Finish

  • Pour the creamy ranch dressing over each taco in a beautiful zigzag pattern. Garnish with a final sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro and serve immediately to your family.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken: Save precious time by shredding a store-bought rotisserie chicken for this quick recipe.
  • Make it spicy: Add a few dashes of hot sauce or sliced jalapeños for a fiery kick.
  • Swap the cheese: Try pepper jack or Colby jack cheese to change up the delicious flavor profile.
  • Go low-carb: Wrap your ingredients in large butter lettuce leaves instead of flour tortillas for a lighter meal.
  • Toast the shells: Char your tortillas directly over a gas flame for a few seconds to get smoky flavor.
  • Storage: Always keep the meat, tortillas, and cold toppings in individual containers in the fridge for up to four days.
  • Reheating: Warm the chicken in a skillet over low heat with a splash of water. Keep fresh toppings cold and do not freeze fully assembled tacos.
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