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Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos

Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos for Taco Night Magic

These Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos offer a zesty, crunchy, and creamy upgrade to taco night, guaranteed to satisfy your cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken substitute with ground turkey or plant-based alternatives
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika chili powder can also work well
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Tacos
  • 8 small Tortillas use gluten-free tortillas if needed
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Mozzarella or Jack) any melting cheese is a great substitute
  • 1 cup Chopped Dill Pickles consider swapping with sweet pickles or olives
  • 2 tablespoons Pickle Brine optional
  • 1 cup Shredded Cabbage other greens like lettuce can be used
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese substitute with dairy-free yogurt for a vegan option

Equipment

  • Non-stick Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the chicken mixture. Cook for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked and golden brown.
  3. In a separate skillet, spread shredded cheese in an even, thin layer over medium-low heat and cook until crispy for about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Warm the tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side in the same skillet used for the chicken.
  5. On each warm tortilla, layer a generous portion of the cooked chicken mixture, followed by chopped dill pickles and shredded cabbage.
  6. Mix cottage cheese with ranch seasoning and drizzle over assembled tacos, adding pickle brine if desired. Top with crispy cheese lace.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These tacos are customizable; feel free to swap the chicken for turkey or plant-based proteins and adjust the toppings to your liking.

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