Description
Bright and tangy chicken tacos with a delightful crunch, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 small tortillas
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
- 2 tablespoons pickle brine
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese blended with 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning and a squeeze of lemon
Instructions
- Season the ground chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned and crumbled.
- In a small pan, sprinkle shredded cheese in small circles and cook until crispy to make cheese lace.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Mix cottage cheese with ranch seasoning and lemon juice to make the ranch sauce.
- Assemble tacos with chicken, cheese lace, pickles, cabbage, and ranch sauce.
- Drizzle with pickle brine before serving.
Notes
For healthier options, swap in lean ground turkey or extra cabbage. Store leftovers in separate airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: tacos, chicken tacos, dill pickle recipe, quick dinner, weeknight meals