Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos: Crispy, Flavorful Comfort in Minutes

Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos bring the flavor of a Caesar salad into crispy taco form, ready in under 20 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 tacos

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken Filling

1 pound ground chicken substitute with ground turkey for similar taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder or use fresh minced garlic
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

For the Tacos

8 small flour tortillas or low-carb/gluten-free options
2 cups romaine lettuce or substitute with spinach
1 cup Caesar dressing homemade or yogurt-based version
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese or use Pecorino Romano
1/4 cup bacon bits or substitute with crispy tofu bits

Equipment

Skillet

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos

In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
Spread a thin layer of the seasoned chicken mixture on the back of each tortilla.
Preheat your skillet over medium-high heat and add avocado oil.
Place the tortillas chicken-side down in the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Gently flip each tortilla and cook for another 1-2 minutes until crispy.
Remove tacos and layer with romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, and Parmesan cheese. Add bacon bits if desired.
Fold each taco in half and serve immediately with extra dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Make sure to store components separately for meal prep. Reheat tacos in an air fryer for best results.

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