Description
These Bacon Ranch Chicken Tacos are a mouthwatering fusion of crispy bacon, tender ranch-seasoned chicken, and fresh toppings, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend meal, these tacos are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- Optional toppings: Sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in the ranch seasoning mix and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Prepare the Bacon:
- Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble it.
- Assemble the Tacos:
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Fill each tortilla with the ranch-seasoned chicken, crumbled bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
- Drizzle ranch dressing on top and add any additional toppings if desired.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use corn tortillas.
- You can make the chicken and bacon ahead of time, but assemble the tacos just before serving for the freshest taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg