Description
Dill Pickle Ranch Chicken Tacos feature juicy ranch-seasoned chicken infused with tangy pickle juice, topped with crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and creamy dill ranch sauce. This easy weeknight dinner is flavorful, family-friendly, and ready in 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
- 3/4 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss diced chicken with olive oil, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and pickle juice. Marinate 10-15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix sour cream or Greek yogurt with fresh dill and 1 tablespoon pickle juice to make the sauce. Refrigerate.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken 6-8 minutes until fully cooked and lightly golden.
- During the last minute, stir in chopped dill pickles.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet 20-30 seconds per side.
- Fill tortillas with warm chicken and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Top with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and drizzle with dill ranch sauce.
- Add optional lime squeeze and serve immediately.
Notes
- Store chicken and toppings separately for best texture.
- Reheat chicken in a skillet for optimal flavor.
- Add avocado or crispy bacon for variation.
- Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg