Description
Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos with Crispy Cheese Lace are a delightful twist on a classic favorite. Featuring juicy ground chicken paired with a zesty pickle slaw and a creamy ranch drizzle, these tacos come together in just 30 minutes. The star of the show is the crispy cheese lace that adds a satisfying crunch to each bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 8 small tortillas
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- ½ cup chopped dill pickles
- 2 tbsp pickle brine
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 tsp ranch seasoning
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Form into 8 equal-sized balls.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add one tortilla.
- Sprinkle cheese on top of the tortilla and place one chicken ball on the cheese.
- Smash down with a spatula to flatten and cook for about 2 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Flip carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- In a separate bowl, mix shredded cabbage, dill pickles, and pickle brine for the slaw.
- Blend cottage cheese, ranch seasoning, and lemon juice for the ranch drizzle.
- Assemble tacos by layering slaw, smashed chicken, and ranch drizzle before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg