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Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos

Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos with Crispy Cheese Lace

Delight in these Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos, blending zesty pickles, creamy ranch, and savory chicken, all wrapped in tortillas with crispy cheese lace.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken or ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika or chili powder for heat
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Tacos
  • 8 small Tortillas or gluten-free tortillas
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella or Jack Cheese for crispy cheese lace
  • 1 cup Chopped Dill Pickles or sweet pickles or olives
  • 2 tablespoons Pickle Brine optional
  • 1 cup Shredded Cabbage or shredded lettuce
For the Creamy Topping
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese mixed with ranch seasoning and lemon juice

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken with generous pinches of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the seasoned ground chicken mixture. Cook for 8-10 minutes until no longer pink and browned slightly.
  3. In a separate non-stick skillet, sprinkle shredded mozzarella or jack cheese evenly and cook until melted and golden, then lift carefully as crispy cheese lace.
  4. Warm small tortillas over medium flame for about 30 seconds each side until pliable.
  5. Layer warm tortillas with the cooked chicken mixture, chopped dill pickles, and shredded cabbage.
  6. Spoon the cottage cheese mixture over the fillings to tie together the flavors.
  7. Top with the crispy cheese lace and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in separate airtight containers for best flavor and texture.

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