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Dill Pickle Ranch Chicken Tacos Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos with Crispy Cheese Delight are a flavorful and fun twist on traditional tacos. Ground chicken seasoned with garlic, paprika, and pepper is cooked and smashed into crispy cheese laces, layered with tangy chopped dill pickles, crunchy cabbage, and a creamy ranch-seasoned cottage cheese topping. Drizzled with pickle brine for a zesty finish, these tacos deliver a delicious balance of savory, tangy, and creamy textures perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken Mixture

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Cheese Lace

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or jack cheese

Toppings and Assembly

  • 8 small tortillas
  • 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 2 tablespoons pickle brine
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning
  • A squeeze of lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Season the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the ground chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, mixing thoroughly to ensure even seasoning throughout the meat.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat, then add the seasoned ground chicken. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until the chicken is fully cooked through and no longer pink, approximately 7-10 minutes.
  3. Warm the Tortillas: In a separate pan or skillet, warm the tortillas over medium heat until soft and pliable, about 30 seconds to 1 minute per side. Keep warm until assembly.
  4. Prepare the Cheese Lace: Using a non-stick skillet over medium heat, spread shredded cheese in small circular shapes. Cook until the cheese melts and becomes crisp and golden brown, forming cheese laces. Carefully remove and set aside to cool slightly.
  5. Mix Cottage Cheese Topping: In a small bowl, blend cottage cheese with ranch seasoning and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
  6. Assemble the Tacos: On each warm tortilla, layer a portion of cooked ground chicken, then add chopped dill pickles and shredded cabbage. Dollop with the ranch-seasoned cottage cheese mixture and drizzle with pickle brine for extra tang.
  7. Add Cheese Laces: Top each assembled taco with a crispy cheese lace for added texture and flavor. Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by extra dill pickles on the side.

Notes

  • Adjust the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to suit your taste preferences.
  • Feel free to use any melting cheese for the cheese lace such as cheddar or gouda for a different flavor profile.
  • Serving additional dill pickles on the side enhances the tangy experience of these tacos.
  • For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the chicken mixture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (2 tacos)
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

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