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Thomas Baker

Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos Easy Weeknight Dinner

These Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos are the perfect easy dinner for busy weeknights. Featuring seasoned ground chicken combined with tangy dill pickles and topped with crispy cheese lace, shredded cabbage, and a creamy ranch sauce, this family-friendly meal brings a fun twist to smash chicken tacos and ranch chicken tacos lovers alike. Quick taco recipe that delivers big on flavor and texture!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Combine the ground chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, mixing everything thoroughly.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium and cook the seasoned chicken, breaking it apart until fully browned and cooked through.
  3. In another pan, shape the shredded cheese into small rounds and cook them until they turn golden and crisp to create crispy cheese laces.
  4. Warm the tortillas briefly in a dry pan or microwave until soft and pliable.
  5. Blend the cottage cheese with ranch seasoning and lemon juice until creamy and smooth.
  6. Layer each tortilla with the cooked chicken, cheese lace, chopped dill pickles, shredded cabbage, and drizzle with the creamy ranch cottage cheese mixture.
  7. Finish each taco with a light splash of pickle brine right before serving to add a zesty punch.

Notes

  • Feel free to adjust the seasonings as you like. Keep the wet ingredients separate until you're ready to assemble the tacos to prevent soggy tortillas. These tacos are best enjoyed fresh.