Chicken Ranch Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 tacos
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Calories
254 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Ranch Tacos
Description
In Chicken Ranch Tacos, cooked chicken pieces serve as the protein base, combined with fresh vegetable textures from shredded romaine and diced tomatoes. Crispy crumbled bacon contributes a smokey, salty crunch, while shredded cheddar cheese adds creamy sharpness. The tacos are assembled on small flour tortillas that have been warmed to be soft and pliable.
The distinctive note comes from the ranch-seasoned sour cream sauce, which is either mixed from sour cream and ranch powder or substituted with prepared ranch dressing. This sauce is spooned over the fillings to integrate the components with its tangy, herbaceous flavor and creamy texture.
The final taco can be served immediately after assembly, making it practical for quick meals or gatherings where finger food is preferred. The combination of cold fresh vegetables and warm chicken creates a well-balanced mouthfeel.
Ingredients
- 8 flour tortillas small
- 3 cups chicken cut into bite sized pieces, warm cooked
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup romaine lettuce shredded
- 3/4 cup Bacon cooked crumbled
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1-2 tablespoons ranch seasoning powder start with 1 tablespoon and add more to taste
Instructions
- Mix together the sour cream and ranch powder, set aside. Alternatively you can use prepared ranch dressing.
- Warm the tortillas.
- Divide the lettuce and tomatoes evenly among the tortillas. Place the chicken on top of each tortilla.
- Divide the bacon and cheese evenly among the tortillas. Drizzle with ranch sauce (or prepared ranch dressing) and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 486mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 850IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 171mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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