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Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos

Savory Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos You'll Love Tonight

Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos are a quick, game-changing meal combining classic Caesar flavors in a handheld dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken can swap in ground turkey for a lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or use fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Tacos
  • 8 small Flour Tortillas or whole wheat/gluten-free alternatives
  • 2 cups Romaine Lettuce can switch with iceberg or mixed greens
For the Dressing & Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Caesar Dressing low-fat or homemade versions
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese can skip for lighter version
  • 1/2 cup Bacon Bits or use turkey bacon

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly seasoned.
  2. Lay small flour tortillas flat on a surface and spread a thin layer of the seasoned chicken mixture across each tortilla.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of avocado oil. Place tortillas, chicken side down, in the skillet.
  4. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until chicken is golden and fragrant. Flip with a spatula.
  5. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until tortillas are crispy and chicken is fully cooked.
  6. Assemble by adding romaine lettuce, drizzle with Caesar dressing, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and top with bacon bits.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Experiment with toppings and dressings for customization. Serve fresh for best taste.

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