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Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos with Quick Crispy Cheese Delight

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Fast and flavor-packed tacos filled with juicy ground chicken, dill pickles, and a crunchy cheese lace for a delightful crunch.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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 Monterey 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
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix ground chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook the chicken mixture in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
  3. In a separate pan, heat tortillas until warm.
  4. Prepare cheese lace by melting cheese in a non-stick skillet until crispy.
  5. Assemble tacos with chicken, dill pickles, and shredded cabbage.
  6. Top with cottage cheese mixture (cottage cheese blended with ranch seasoning and lemon juice) and drizzle with pickle brine.

Notes

Make the cheese lace while the chicken rests to ensure everything stays warm. Customize with pre-shredded cheese and chopped cabbage for quicker prep. Assemble tacos shortly before eating to maintain crispiness.

  • Author: Chef Hanna
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg