Description
When you’re craving a quick and delicious meal, these Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos are the perfect solution. Bursting with flavor, they combine tender shredded chicken, fresh romaine lettuce, and zesty Caesar dressing all wrapped in your favorite taco shell. Ideal for game nights or casual get-togethers, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and elevate your weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup creamy Caesar dressing
- 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 8 taco shells or soft tortillas
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes then shred it using two forks.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with Caesar dressing until well-coated.
- Warm taco shells or tortillas on a skillet if desired.
- Fill each shell with the chicken mixture and top with shredded romaine, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Caesar dressing for an hour before cooking. Customize your tacos by swapping chicken for shrimp or tofu, and adding jalapeños or avocado.