Baked Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos
Delightfully crispy and comforting, these baked chicken bacon ranch tacos are a perfect blend of tender chicken, crispy bacon, and gooey cheese, all drizzled with tangy ranch dressing.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded You can use leftover rotisserie chicken.
- 6 slices bacon, crumbled Use crispy bacon or turkey bacon for a lighter version.
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded Provides gooey texture.
- 1 cup cheddar or Colby Jack cheese, shredded Choose based on your flavor preference.
- ⅓ cup ranch dressing Use your favorite brand.
- 10-12 pieces small flour tortillas Corn tortillas can also be used.
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil spray or melted butter For brushing the taco tops.
- 1 cup shredded lettuce (iceberg or romaine) For topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with cooking spray or melted butter.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, mozzarella, cheddar, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave for about 15 seconds to soften them.
- Spoon the mixture onto each tortilla and fold them over. Place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Brush the tops with olive oil or melted butter.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Top with shredded lettuce and drizzle with extra ranch dressing before serving.
Notes
For a flavor boost, consider adding jalapeños for heat or swapping chicken for sautéed bell peppers and mushrooms for a vegetarian option. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3 days.