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Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos with Crispy Cheese Lace Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Tacos
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

These Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos with Crispy Cheese Lace offer a flavorful twist on classic chicken tacos, featuring seasoned ground chicken, tangy pickles, creamy ranch sauce, and melted crispy cheese for a deliciously satisfying meal.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and black pepper
  • 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. Season the ground chicken: Season the ground chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Cook the chicken: Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until fully done, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Make the ranch sauce: In a blender, mix cottage cheese, ranch seasoning, and lemon juice until smooth to make the ranch sauce.
  4. Assemble the tacos: Warm the tortillas and assemble the tacos with chicken, cheese, pickles, cabbage, and ranch sauce.

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