Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos (Easy 20 Minute Recipe)

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Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos (Easy 20 Minute Recipe)

These chicken Caesar smash tacos press seasoned ground chicken onto flour tortillas and cook them crispy side down before topping with Caesar dressed romaine, Parmesan, and croutons. Ready in 20 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Servings:

Calories: 452kcal

Equipment

Cooking skillet

Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken or ground turkey
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
8 small flour tortillas
1 9-ounce bag chopped romaine lettuce (or Caesar salad kit for an even easier option)
3 tablespoons Caesar dressing I like Chosen Foods
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ cup croutons crushed (optional, for serving)
Avocado oil or olive oil spray for cooking

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until the seasonings are evenly incorporated.
Divide the chicken mixture among the tortillas. Spread a thin, even layer of chicken over one side of each tortilla, pressing it firmly to help it adhere.
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and lightly coat with oil. Place the tortillas chicken-side down and cook for 3–4 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and develops a golden-brown crust.
Flip the tortillas and cook for another 1–2 minutes, until the tortilla is crispy and lightly golden.
In a large bowl, toss the chopped romaine with the Caesar dressing.
Top each taco with the dressed romaine, Parmesan cheese, and crushed croutons.
Fold, serve immediately, and enjoy!

Notes

Press the chicken firmly and evenly onto the tortilla so it makes complete contact with the surface. Any gaps mean uneven cooking and pieces that fall off when you flip.
Medium-high heat is the right temperature here. Too low and the chicken steams rather than developing a golden crust. Too high and the tortilla burns before the chicken cooks through.
A Caesar salad kit is the most convenient option and includes the dressing, Parmesan, and croutons all in one bag.
Serve immediately while the chicken side is still crispy. These do not hold well once assembled.

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