Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos (Print Format)

Crispy tacos filled with savory chicken, chopped bacon, heirloom tomato, crisp lettuce, cheddar, and ranch.

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
06 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Bacon

07 - 4 strips of crispy cooked bacon, chopped

→ Assembly

08 - 6 crunchy taco shells
09 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
10 - 1 medium tomato, diced
11 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional
12 - 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro or parsley (for garnish)

→ Ranch Drizzle

13 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
14 - 1 tbsp milk (to thin slightly, optional)
15 - Freshly cracked black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Slice chicken breasts into thin strips. In a bowl, toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken strips for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
03 - Fry bacon strips in a skillet until crispy, then drain on paper towels and chop into small pieces.
04 - Heat taco shells in the oven according to package instructions for added crunch.
05 - In each taco shell, layer shredded lettuce, warm chicken, chopped bacon, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.
06 - Drizzle ranch dressing (thin it slightly with milk if needed) over the tacos and sprinkle with fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish.