Chicken Ranch Bacon Taco Boats
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8 tacos
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chicken Ranch Bacon Taco Boats
Description
Chicken Ranch Bacon Taco Boats bring together cooked chicken coated in ranch dressing seasoned with garlic powder, baked inside soft flour tortilla boats. The dish is topped with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon, then baked briefly until the cheese melts and the chicken is heated through. Finally, sliced green onions add a mild fresh bite.
The texture contrasts between the soft taco shells and the creamy, cheesy filling complement each other well. This recipe allows flexibility in how to cook the chicken—whether pan-fried with salt and pepper or utilizing rotisserie chicken—making it accessible for different preparation times and preferences.
This dish works well as an easy dinner or as a party food, served warm and topped with savory bacon and bright green onions. The quick baking ensures the cheese melts nicely without drying the chicken.
The recipe suggests baking at 350 °F for 5 to 8 minutes but mentions microwaving as a suitable alternative to reheat the assembled boats, providing convenience when oven use isn't preferred.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 /2 lbs chicken about 4 cups, cooked and cubed
- 1/2 /2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 soft flour tortilla Old El Paso Taco Boats
- 1 3/4 /4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 4 Bacon strips
- 3 tablespoons green onion sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 ° F.
- Cook bacon in a skillet until done. Drain on a paper towel.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken, ranch dressing, and garlic powder together. Place taco boats on a baking sheet. Divide evenly into the taco boats.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly on top.
- Bake for 5-8 minutes or until chicken is warm and cheese is melted. If you don’t want to heat your oven, pop them in the microwave!
- Remove from oven and top with crumbled bacon and green onions. Enjoy!
Notes
- Chicken can be cooked with salt and pepper in a skillet for 10-12 minutes or substituted by rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- Heating the assembled boats in the microwave is a convenient alternative to baking.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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