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Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos

Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos for Flavor Lovers

Transform tangy dill pickles into Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos, your new weeknight obsession!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Can substitute with ground turkey or plant-based alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Use fresh minced garlic for a bolder taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Opt for smoked paprika for enhanced flavor.
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to personal preferences.
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust according to personal preferences.
For the Tacos
  • 8 small Tortillas Opt for gluten-free if needed.
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella or Jack Cheese Can substitute with cheddar for a different flavor.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Chopped Dill Pickles Sweet pickles are a milder alternative.
  • to taste Pickle Brine Drizzle for added zestiness.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cabbage Substitute with lettuce if preferred.
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Use yogurt for a dairy-free option.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • Pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the seasoned chicken mixture. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown and no longer pink.
  3. Warm the small tortillas in a separate pan for about 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable.
  4. In a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, sprinkle a thin layer of shredded cheese. Cook for 3–4 minutes until bubbly and golden, then lift with a spatula to cool.
  5. Assemble the tacos by placing a scoop of cooked chicken on each tortilla, adding chopped dill pickles, shredded cabbage, a dollop of cottage cheese, a drizzle of pickle brine, and top with crispy cheese lace.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese with almond or cashew yogurt mixed with ranch seasoning.

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