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Creamy Cheddar Ranch Chicken Tacos

Quick and comforting tacos filled with creamy cheddar ranch chicken, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (use leftover roast chicken for a timesaver)
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix (recommended brand: Hidden Valley)
  • 1 cup sour cream (Greek yogurt is a healthier alternative)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (stronger flavor preferred)
  • 12 pieces taco shells (crunchy preferred, but soft is fine too)
Toppings
  • sliced avocado
  • diced tomatoes
  • shredded lettuce (or any family favorites)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Shred the cooked chicken by hand or with a stand mixer.
  2. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, ranch dressing mix, sour cream, and shredded cheese. Mix well until everything is coated.
Assembly
  1. Load taco shells with the creamy chicken mixture. Fill generously.
  2. Optionally, bake the assembled tacos in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes until shells are crispy and cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 820mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Serve with toppings like avocado and salsa. These tacos are versatile and can be adapted based on your family's preferences.
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