Description
Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos offer a deliciously unique twist on traditional tacos, combining tender smashed chicken with creamy Caesar dressing and fresh romaine in warm tortillas. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any casual gathering, these flavorful morsels are sure to impress family and friends. With an easy preparation process and plenty of options for customization, this dish is not only mouthwatering but also versatile enough for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup creamy Caesar dressing
- 8 small soft flour tortillas
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat your grill.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Shred the cooked chicken with two forks while still warm and mix it with Caesar dressing until well coated.
- Warm tortillas briefly in a skillet or microwave. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, top with romaine lettuce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately with extra Caesar dressing if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling or Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (250g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg