Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos
Delicious tacos combining tender smashed chicken with classic Caesar flavors, wrapped in warm tortillas, providing a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1 teaspoon olive oil For sautéing
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup Caesar dressing Use a good quality dressing for best flavor
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped For topping
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese For topping
- 8 small tortillas Can use corn or whole wheat tortillas
- to taste salt and pepper
- to taste Optional toppings (croutons, black pepper, additional Parmesan cheese) For added crunch
Instructions
Cooking the Chicken
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the cooked chicken and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté the chicken for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in the lemon juice and Caesar dressing, mixing until well coated.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Assembling the Tacos
- Warm the tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Place a generous portion of the chicken mixture on each tortilla.
- Top with chopped romaine lettuce and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Add optional toppings like croutons.
- Fold tortillas and serve immediately.
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Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for better flavor. Consider marinating the chicken beforehand for depth. Keep ingredients separate for storage to maintain freshness.