Description
Chicken Caesar Smashed Tacos are a fun twist on the classic Caesar salad, featuring seasoned ground chicken pressed onto tortillas and cooked until golden and crispy. Topped with fresh romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, and shaved Parmesan, these tacos are bold, crunchy, and perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 6 small flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/3 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup shaved or grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the ground chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until combined.
- Divide the mixture into six equal portions and press each portion evenly onto one side of a tortilla, spreading close to the edges.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Place each tortilla chicken-side down in the skillet and cook for 4–5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and golden.
- Flip the tortilla and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until the tortilla becomes crisp.
- In a separate bowl, toss chopped romaine with Caesar dressing, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Spoon the Caesar salad mixture onto the cooked chicken side of each tortilla.
- Fold the tacos and serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Add crispy bacon bits for extra flavor.
- Sprinkle crushed croutons over the top for added crunch.
- Use Greek yogurt-based Caesar dressing for a lighter option.
- Add sliced cherry tomatoes for freshness and color.
- Store cooked chicken tortillas and topping separately for up to 3 days.
- Reheat tortillas in a skillet until crisp before adding fresh topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
