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Baked Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos Recipe

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These Baked Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos are a flavorful, easy-to-make meal perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Loaded with shredded chicken, crispy bacon, gooey cheeses, and tangy ranch dressing, all folded into soft flour tortillas and baked until crispy, these tacos deliver a satisfying combination of flavors and textures. Topped with fresh shredded lettuce and a drizzle of ranch, they’re a crowd-pleasing twist on classic taco night.

Ingredients

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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

Tortillas

  • 10–12 small flour tortillas (street-size)
  • Olive oil spray or melted butter (for brushing)

Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or sheet pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, crumbled cooked bacon, shredded mozzarella, shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute all ingredients.
  3. Warm the tortillas: Slightly warm the flour tortillas until pliable, which helps prevent cracking or breaking when folding.
  4. Assemble the tacos: Spoon an even amount of the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla, then fold them carefully to enclose the filling.
  5. Arrange in baking dish: Place the folded tacos seam-side down in the prepared baking dish to keep them closed during baking.
  6. Brush with oil or butter: Lightly brush or spray the tops of the tacos with olive oil or melted butter to help achieve a crispy, golden exterior.
  7. Bake: Bake the tacos uncovered for 15–18 minutes, or until the tortillas are crisp and the cheese inside has melted perfectly.
  8. Finish and serve: Remove the tacos from the oven, top with shredded lettuce and a drizzle of ranch dressing, then serve immediately for best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Don’t overfill the tortillas to prevent them from splitting during baking.
  • For extra crispiness, broil the assembled tacos for 1–2 minutes at the end of baking.
  • Rotisserie chicken works wonderfully in this recipe to save prep time and boost flavor.
  • Use street-size flour tortillas for authentic bite-sized tacos.

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