Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
01 -
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Bacon
07 -
4 strips bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped
→ Assembly
08 -
6 crunchy taco shells
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1 cup shredded lettuce
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1 medium tomato, diced
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish
→ Ranch Drizzle
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1/2 cup ranch dressing
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1 tablespoon milk (optional, to thin dressing)
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Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
# Instructions:
01 -
Slice chicken breasts into thin strips. In a bowl, toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden and fully cooked through. Set aside.
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In the same or a clean skillet, fry bacon strips until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then chop into small pieces.
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Heat taco shells in the oven according to package instructions until crisp.
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In each taco shell, layer shredded lettuce, warm chicken strips, chopped bacon, diced tomato, and shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
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Stir ranch dressing with milk if a thinner consistency is preferred. Drizzle ranch over each taco and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley, and freshly cracked black pepper.
# Notes:
01 -
For extra flavor, allow the seasoned chicken to marinate for 10–15 minutes before cooking.