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Delicious dill pickle ranch smash chicken tacos ready to be served.

Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos

Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos are a fun and tasty twist on traditional tacos, featuring savory ground chicken combined with tangy dill pickles and ranch seasonings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Tex-Mex
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 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 blended with 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning and a squeeze of lemon

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Season the ground chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.
  • Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned and crumbled.
  • In a separate pan, cook shredded cheese in small circles until crispy to create cheese lace.
  • Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  • Mix cottage cheese with ranch seasoning and lemon juice until smooth.

Assembly

  • Assemble tacos with chicken, cheese lace, pickles, cabbage, and ranch sauce.
  • Drizzle with pickle brine before serving.

Notes

Make sure to cook the ground chicken thoroughly before serving. Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste. For extra crunch, try adding some crumbled tortilla chips or extra cabbage inside the tacos. You can also use other types of cheese or tortillas based on your preferences.

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
Keyword Chicken Tacos, Dill Pickle, Easy Dinner, Quick Meal, Ranch
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