Description
Baked Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos are a delicious and easy meal featuring shredded chicken, crispy bacon, melted cheeses, and ranch dressing all wrapped in warm tortillas and baked to crispy perfection. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or casual gathering, these tacos combine savory flavors with a creamy ranch drizzle and fresh shredded lettuce for added crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Assembly
- 10–12 small flour tortillas (street-size)
- Olive oil spray or melted butter (for brushing)
- 1 cup shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or sheet pan to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, mix together shredded chicken, cooked crumbled bacon, mozzarella cheese, cheddar or Colby Jack cheese, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until evenly combined.
- Warm Tortillas: Slightly warm the tortillas to make them pliable and easier to fold without cracking.
- Assemble Tacos: Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the tortillas. Spoon the filling into each tortilla and fold them carefully.
- Arrange Tacos: Place the folded tacos seam-side down in the prepared baking dish or sheet pan 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 for a golden, crispy finish.
- Bake: Bake the tacos uncovered for 15–18 minutes, or until the tortillas are crisp and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add Toppings: Remove from the oven, then top the tacos with shredded lettuce and drizzle additional ranch dressing over the top.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately while warm and crispy for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Don’t overfill the tortillas to prevent splitting during baking.
- For extra crispiness, broil the tacos for 1–2 minutes at the end of baking—watch closely to avoid burning.
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient and flavorful choice for this recipe.
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