Description
Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos feature seasoned ground chicken smashed onto tortillas, seared until golden, then topped with crisp romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, Parmesan, and fresh lemon. This high-protein, easy weeknight dinner is ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 6–8 small flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken (lean, not extra-lean)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1–2 lemons, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup croutons, lightly crushed
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, toss chopped romaine with Caesar dressing and half of the Parmesan. Add crushed croutons and refrigerate.
2. Divide ground chicken into 6-8 loose portions.
3. Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
4. Press one portion of chicken thinly across a tortilla, spreading close to the edges.
5. Season chicken side with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using.
6. Place tortilla chicken-side down in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until cooked through and lightly golden.
7. Flip so tortilla side is down and cook another 2 minutes until golden and slightly crisp.
8. Sprinkle Parmesan over hot chicken and remove from skillet. Rest 1-2 minutes.
9. Top with chilled Caesar salad mixture, extra Parmesan, lemon juice, and parsley.
10. Fold gently and serve immediately.
Notes
- Keep salad and taco bases separate for meal prep.
- Reheat taco bases in a skillet or air fryer to maintain crispness.
- Add crispy bacon or grilled shrimp for variation.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg