Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos
These Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos are a delicious twist on a classic Caesar salad, combining smashed chicken with traditional Caesar dressing and toppings, all served in a crispy taco shell. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun taco night!
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 fork or potato masher
- 1 tongs
- 8 taco shells soft or hard
- 1 serving plates
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded About 1 pound.
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 pieces taco shells Soft or hard.
- optional croutons For topping.
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Caesar dressing, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Use a fork or potato masher to smash the chicken and mix everything well until combined.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the smashed chicken mixture to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through.
- While the chicken is heating, prepare the taco shells according to package instructions (if needed).
- Once the chicken is warm, remove it from heat, and gently fold in the chopped romaine lettuce and cherry tomatoes.
- Serve the smashed chicken mixture in the taco shells, sprinkling grated Parmesan cheese on top. Add croutons if desired for extra crunch.
- Enjoy your Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos with your favorite toppings or additional Caesar dressing!
Notes
Feel free to customize the toppings by adding avocado, crispy bacon bits, or your favorite veggies.
You can make this dish with leftover rotisserie chicken to save time.
For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or using spicy Caesar dressing.