Description
These Baked Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos combine tender shredded chicken with crispy bacon, melted cheeses, and creamy ranch dressing, all wrapped in warm flour tortillas and baked to crispy perfection. Topped with fresh shredded lettuce and a drizzle of ranch, these tacos make for a flavorful and satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
- ⅓ cup ranch dressing (plus more for drizzling)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Tortillas and Toppings
- 10–12 small flour tortillas (street-size)
- Olive oil spray or melted butter (for brushing)
- 1 cup shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or sheet pan to prevent the tacos from sticking during baking.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, crumbled cooked bacon, shredded mozzarella and cheddar (or Colby Jack) cheeses, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to evenly combine all ingredients.
- Warm Tortillas: Warm the flour tortillas just enough to make them pliable and easy to fold without cracking.
- Assemble Tacos: Spoon the chicken and cheese mixture evenly onto each warmed tortilla. Fold each tortilla to enclose the filling, creating taco shapes.
- Arrange Tacos: Place the folded tacos seam-side down in the prepared baking dish to keep them closed during baking.
- Brush with Oil or Butter: Lightly brush or spray the tops of the tacos with olive oil or melted butter to help them crisp while baking.
- Bake: Bake the tacos uncovered for 15 to 18 minutes, until the tortillas are crisp and the cheese inside has melted fully.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Remove tacos from the oven. Top each with shredded lettuce and drizzle additional ranch dressing on top. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Do not overfill the tortillas to avoid them splitting during baking.
- For extra crispiness, broil the tacos for 1 to 2 minutes at the end of baking.
- Using rotisserie chicken is a convenient shortcut that works great for this recipe.
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