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Chicken-Ranch Tacos

Recipe #249965 | 25 min | 25 min prep | SERVES 4 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: KITTENCAL

All ingredients amounts may be adjusted to taste --- you may substitute the bottled Hidden Valley Ranch dressing for the package, I prefer the package --- I have even made these using Caesar salad dressing from my Kittencal's Famous Caesar Salad instead of the Ranch

Posted on: Aug 30, 2007

Ingredients

  • 6-8 taco shell (I use the stand n' stuff)
  • tablespoons oil
  • 5-6 boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into small bite-size pieces)
  • 1/2 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (can use more to taste)
  • 1 (28 g) package hidden valley ranch dressing mix
  • cups shredded head lettuce
  • 1-2 tomato, finely chopped
  • cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (or to taste)
  • 2-3 green onion, chopped
  • Directions

    1. 1
      In a small bowl mix together the dry ranch dressing mix with 1 cup milk and 1 cup of mayonnaise (or according to the package directions for dressing, I also add in 1 teaspoon fresh garlic but that is optional) mix until well combined; refrigerate until ready to use.
    2. 2
      Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    3. 3
      Add in the chicken cubes and toss with a spoon until cooked through, seasoning with the taco mix just before the chicken is finished cooking (do not overcook the chicken cubes or they will be dry) transfer to a bowl.
    4. 4
      Divide the cooked chicken cubes between each taco shell, then drizzle the top of the chicken with a small amount of prepared Ranch dressing (make certain to save some dressing to drizzle on the top of the tacos).
    5. 5
      Top with a small amount of shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheese, then green onion.
    6. 6
      Drizzle the top of the tacos with more ranch dressing.
    7. 7
      Delicious!

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    From: Chef #616833

    On Mar 22, 2008

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    From: lazyme

    On Sep 8, 2007

    Delish! I used the bottled Ranch dressing and all of the ingredients went together very well. Very simple and pretty. Thanks Kitten.

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  • From: Chef of 5

    On Feb 7, 2008

    I loved these tacos! I also really liked the homemade ranch dressing with the minced garlic added. I never thought of doing that! I was hooked putting it on everything for days! This is a great alternative to the regular beef tacos. You gotta try these! Thank you for sharing the recipe!

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  • From: Chef #345899

    On Sep 8, 2007

    Good alternative for those who don't like ground beef, like my daughter. She liked it on nacho chips as well as the taco shells. One substitution I made was using my own taco seasoning. Turned out great.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (306g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    5/8 ounce taco seasoning mix

    hidden valley ranch dressing mix

    Calories 573
    Calories from Fat 297 (51%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 33.0g 50%
    Saturated Fat 14.6g 73%
    Monounsaturated Fat 9.8g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 6.5g
    Trans Fat 0.1g
    Cholesterol 154mg 51%
    Sodium 921mg 38%
    Potassium 601mg 17%
    Total Carbohydrate 18.1g 6%
    Dietary Fiber 2.4g 9%
    Sugars 4.6g
    Protein 50.3g 100%
    Vitamin A 623mcg 12%
    Vitamin B6 0.9mg 47%
    Vitamin B12 1.5mcg 24%
    Vitamin C 7mg 13%
    Vitamin E 2mcg 8%
    Calcium 510mg 51%
    Iron 2mg 12%

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