Description
These Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos are a crispy, creamy twist on taco night! Juicy ground chicken is smashed onto tortillas and pan-crisped to golden perfection, then topped with romaine, Caesar dressing, crispy bacon bits, and shaved parmesan. Quick, satisfying, and full of flavor—perfect for busy weeknights or fun family meals!
Ingredients
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1 lb ground chicken
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6 small flour tortillas
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp black pepper
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Pinch of salt
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1–2 tbsp olive oil or butter (for cooking)
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1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
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½ cup Caesar dressing
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¼ cup shredded or shaved parmesan cheese
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¼ cup crispy bacon bits
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Optional toppings: lemon zest, crispy onions, extra dressing, drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, mix ground chicken with garlic powder, black pepper, and a pinch of salt.
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Spread a thin, even layer of seasoned ground chicken on the back of each tortilla, pressing it down gently.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil or butter. Place the tortillas chicken-side down.
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Cook for 2–3 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked. Flip and toast the tortilla side for 1–2 more minutes.
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Remove from skillet and top each with chopped romaine, Caesar dressing, parmesan, and bacon bits.
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Fold and serve warm. Enjoy the crunch!
Notes
Don’t overload the tortillas with chicken—it crisps better with a thin layer.
To keep tacos warm and crisp, place finished ones on a baking sheet in a low oven while finishing the batch.
Want it extra zesty? A squeeze of lemon before serving takes it up a notch.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg