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Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos with Crispy Cheese Delight

A fun and tasty meal featuring ground chicken, crispy cheese, and dill pickles, all wrapped in warm tortillas.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 small tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 2 tablespoons pickle brine
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese blended with 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning and a squeeze of lemon

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the ground chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Cook the chicken mixture in a skillet over medium heat until it is fully cooked.
  3. In a separate pan, heat the tortillas until they are warm.
  4. Prepare the cheese lace by melting cheese in a non-stick skillet until it becomes crispy.
  5. Assemble the tacos by placing the cooked chicken, chopped dill pickles, and shredded cabbage inside each tortilla.
  6. Top the tacos with the blended cottage cheese mixture and drizzle with pickle brine.

Notes

Serve warm with extra chopped dill pickles and ranch dressing on the side.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: tacos, chicken, dill pickles, crispy cheese, easy dinner