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Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos

Fast, easy, and bursting with flavor, these Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos are a weeknight dinner game-changer. Packed with seasoned chicken, crispy bacon, fresh toppings, and a creamy ranch drizzle, they're perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Tacos
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts chicken breasts sliced into thin strips
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste
For Assembly
  • 4 strips bacon cooked until crispy and chopped
  • 6 crunchy taco shells
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro or parsley
  • Ranch dressing for drizzling

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Skillet
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
  • Taco Shells

Method
 

  1. First things first, let's get our chicken ready. Slice your chicken breasts into thin strips. In a medium bowl, toss these strips with the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Make sure each piece is nicely coated. This little marinade step really makes a difference!
  2. Now, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add your seasoned chicken strips and cook them for about 5–6 minutes per side. You want them to be golden brown and cooked all the way through. Once they’re done, set them aside. They’ll be waiting patiently for their taco debut.
  3. While the chicken is doing its thing, it’s time to get that bacon nice and crispy. Fry your bacon strips until they’re perfectly crunchy. Drain them on paper towels to get rid of any excess grease, and then give them a good chop. Those little bacon bits are going to be incredible.
  4. Follow the instructions on your taco shell package to heat them up. Usually, this means a quick stint in the oven. Warm shells just make the whole taco experience so much better!
  5. Now for the fun part – building your masterpieces! Layer shredded lettuce into each warmed taco shell. Then, add the cooked chicken strips, followed by the chopped crispy bacon. Sprinkle on the diced tomatoes and, if you're feeling it, the shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Here comes the star of the show: ranch dressing! Drizzle your desired amount of ranch dressing over the fillings. If your ranch is a little too thick, a tiny splash of milk can thin it out perfectly for drizzling. I sometimes like to mix a little ranch right into the cooked chicken for extra flavor!
  7. Finish everything off with a sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro or parsley. It adds such a bright, fresh contrast. And there you have it – delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos ready to be devoured!

Notes

Prep ahead: Cook the chicken and bacon a day in advance and store them in the refrigerator. This makes assembly on taco night a breeze! You can also dice your tomatoes and chop your herbs ahead of time. Ranch dressing consistency: If you find your ranch too thick to drizzle, whisking in a tiny bit of milk or even water will give it the perfect consistency.