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Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos

Cheesy chicken bacon ranch tacos with crispy griddle-folded flour tortillas and melted cheddar. Thin-sliced chicken is seared, then finished with ranch seasoning, bacon, crunchy romaine, tomatoes, and a ranch drizzle.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 820
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and ranch
  • 1.5 lb chicken breast Sliced thin for quick searing.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 packet ranch seasoning mix Use half to season the chicken.
Toppings and taco shells
  • 8 strips bacon Cooked and crumbled.
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix Use remaining for dusting.
  • 8 flour tortillas Folded in half and griddled until crispy.
  • 1.5 cup sharp cheddar Shredded; melts inside the shell.
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce Shredded.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved.
  • 0.25 cup red onion Diced.
  • 0.5 cup ranch dressing For drizzling; amount to taste.

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Cook the ranch chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken and season with half the ranch seasoning mix, then cook 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through.
  2. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and let it rest briefly. Slice into thinner strips for easier filling.
Make crispy cheesy taco shells
  1. Fold each flour tortilla in half. Griddle in a dry cast iron skillet until crispy on both sides and cheddar melts inside.
Assemble the tacos
  1. Fill each crispy taco shell with ranch chicken. Add crumbled bacon, shredded romaine, cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion.
  2. Drizzle each taco with ranch dressing. Dust with the remaining ranch seasoning mix right before serving.

Notes

Pro tip: cook the chicken until just done and use thin slices so it fills hot shells quickly. Store assembled tacos in the fridge up to 2 days, but keep shells separate to maintain crispness. Freeze chicken and bacon mixture up to 2 months; reheat and assemble fresh. For a lighter option, use low-fat ranch dressing and reduced-fat cheddar (taste stays similar, texture slightly less rich).