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.