Description
Crispy Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos are the ultimate flavor-packed dinner, featuring juicy smashed chicken with crispy edges, tangy pickles, and creamy ranch in warm tortillas—ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup dill pickle slices
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Divide ground chicken into 8 equal portions and shape into balls.
- Place chicken portions in the skillet and smash flat with a spatula.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until crispy and fully cooked.
- Warm corn tortillas according to package instructions.
- Assemble tacos: place a chicken patty on each tortilla.
- Top with shredded lettuce, dill pickle slices, and cheddar cheese.
- Drizzle with ranch dressing and add a dollop of sour cream.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a hot skillet for the best crispy edges.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches if needed.
- Swap ground chicken with turkey if preferred.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg