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Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos with Crispy Cheese Delight


  • Author: tastytrails
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Delicious tacos filled with savory ground chicken, tangy dill pickles, and topped with crispy cheese for a delightful crunch.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 small tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 2 tablespoons pickle brine
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning
  • Squeeze of lemon

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix ground chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken mixture for 6-8 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
  3. Heat tortillas in a separate pan until warm and pliable.
  4. For the crispy cheese, sprinkle shredded cheese in a thin layer in a non-stick skillet and cook until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  5. Assemble the tacos by filling warm tortillas with the cooked chicken, chopped dill pickles, and shredded cabbage.
  6. Top each taco with the cottage cheese mixture and drizzle with pickle brine.

Notes

For extra flavor, serve with additional pickle brine on the side. You can also add avocado or jalapeños for some heat.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: tacos, chicken, dill pickles, crispy cheese, quick dinner, weeknight meals