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Baked Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: None

Description

Delicious baked tacos filled with shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and gooey cheese, topped with ranch dressing and lettuce.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
  • â…“ cup ranch dressing (plus more for drizzling)
  • 10–12 small flour tortillas (street-size)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Olive oil spray or melted butter (for brushing)
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish or sheet pan.
  2. Combine shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, mozzarella cheese, cheddar or Colby Jack cheese, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
  3. Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into each tortilla and fold.
  4. Arrange the tacos seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Brush or spray the tops lightly with olive oil or melted butter.
  6. Bake uncovered for 15–18 minutes, or until tortillas are crisp and the cheese is melted.
  7. Remove from the oven and top with shredded lettuce and a drizzle of ranch dressing.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the ranch dressing according to personal taste. Consider adding cayenne pepper for heat or smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.