Smashed Chicken Caesar Tacos
Smashed Chicken Caesar Tacos
Ingredients
For the Smashed Chicken Tortillas
- 1 pound ground chicken, seasoned with salt and pepper, or your preferred taco seasoning
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
For the Caesar Topping
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, finely shredded or chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the ground chicken by seasoning it thoroughly with salt and pepper, or your preferred taco seasoning. Ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Take one small flour tortilla and spread approximately 2 ounces (about 1/4 cup) of the seasoned ground chicken thinly and evenly over one side of the tortilla, extending almost to the edges.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place two chicken-covered tortillas into the skillet, chicken-side down. Use a spatula to press down firmly on the tortillas, smashing the chicken against the pan to create a crispy layer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the chicken is browned, crispy, and cooked through, and the tortilla is golden brown and slightly crispy. Flip the tortillas and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the tortilla side until lightly golden.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
While the chicken tortillas are cooking, prepare the Caesar topping. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded romaine lettuce with the Caesar dressing and toss until the lettuce is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Remove the cooked chicken tortillas from the skillet and set aside. Repeat steps 3 and 4 with the remaining olive oil and chicken tortillas until all are cooked.
⏱️ 8 min
- 7
To assemble the tacos, place a generous amount of the dressed Caesar salad on top of the crispy chicken side of each tortilla. Sprinkle with shaved or grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Fold each tortilla into a taco shape and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Smashed Chicken Caesar Tacos
For the Smashed Chicken Tortillas
- 1 pound ground chicken, seasoned with salt and pepper, or your preferred taco seasoning
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
For the Caesar Topping
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, finely shredded or chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the ground chicken by seasoning it thoroughly with salt and pepper, or your preferred taco seasoning. Ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Take one small flour tortilla and spread approximately 2 ounces (about 1/4 cup) of the seasoned ground chicken thinly and evenly over one side of the tortilla, extending almost to the edges.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place two chicken-covered tortillas into the skillet, chicken-side down. Use a spatula to press down firmly on the tortillas, smashing the chicken against the pan to create a crispy layer.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the chicken is browned, crispy, and cooked through, and the tortilla is golden brown and slightly crispy. Flip the tortillas and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the tortilla side until lightly golden.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
While the chicken tortillas are cooking, prepare the Caesar topping. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded romaine lettuce with the Caesar dressing and toss until the lettuce is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Remove the cooked chicken tortillas from the skillet and set aside. Repeat steps 3 and 4 with the remaining olive oil and chicken tortillas until all are cooked.
⏱️ 8 min - 7
To assemble the tacos, place a generous amount of the dressed Caesar salad on top of the crispy chicken side of each tortilla. Sprinkle with shaved or grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Fold each tortilla into a taco shape and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min