Description
Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos are a delicious twist on classic flavors, featuring tender chicken loaded with zesty Caesar dressing, crisp romaine lettuce, and fresh Parmesan cheese—all wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, these tacos are sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 8 soft flour or corn tortillas
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Add minced garlic and lemon juice to the chicken; let rest for a few minutes.
- Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mix with Caesar dressing in a bowl.
- Warm tortillas briefly in the skillet. Assemble by adding shredded chicken, romaine lettuce, and Parmesan cheese on each tortilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg