Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos
Delicious and easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos combining savory chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh veggies in a crunchy taco shell topped with creamy ranch dressing.
Ingredients
Chicken Preparation
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste Salt
- to taste black pepper
Filling Ingredients
- 4 strips crispy cooked bacon, chopped
- 6 pieces crunchy taco shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro or parsley (for garnish)
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon milk (to thin slightly, optional)
- to taste Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips.
- In a bowl, toss the chicken strips with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken strips for about 5-6 minutes on each side, until they are golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- While the chicken cooks, fry the bacon until crispy. Drain it on paper towels and chop it into small pieces.
- Heat the taco shells in the oven according to the package instructions to give them extra crunch.
Assembly
- In each taco shell, layer the shredded lettuce, warm chicken, chopped bacon, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese (if using).
- Drizzle ranch dressing over the top (you can thin it slightly with milk if desired) and sprinkle fresh cilantro on top.
Notes
Serve warm with extra toppings like sliced jalapeños, avocado, or more ranch dressing on the side. Store leftovers by keeping the chicken and toppings separate from the taco shells in airtight containers.