Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos
Tangy, crunchy tacos filled with creamy ranch chicken and topped with dill pickles, ready in about 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup dill pickle juice
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 8 taco-sized tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced dill pickles (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine shredded cooked chicken, dill pickle juice, and ranch dressing in a bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle cheese over it.
- Spoon chicken mixture over the cheese and spread it out.
- Top with more cheese and cover with a second tortilla.
- Cook until the bottom is golden, about 3–4 minutes, then flip and cook another 3–4 minutes until both sides are crispy and cheese melts.
- Transfer to a cutting board, let rest for 1 minute, then slice into wedges.
- Top with diced dill pickles and serve immediately.
Notes
These tacos are customizable; consider adding slaw or serving with black beans for sides.