These easy Ranch Chicken Tacos are drizzled with a delicious cilantro lime ranch taco sauce and loaded with toppings. These fun, flavorful tacos are made on the stove in about 30 minutes!
PREPARATION TIME
Prep Time:10 minutesminutes
Cook Time:20 minutesminutes
Total Time:30 minutesminutes
INGREDIENTS
CILANTRO LIME RANCH
¾cupsour cream, light or regular
2teaspoonsdry ranch seasoning
½teaspooncumin
2tablespoonschopped cilantro leaves
½lime, juiced
2teaspoonsmilk, or as needed to thin to desired consistency
RANCH CHICKEN
2tablespoonscanola or vegetable oil
1½poundsboneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small bite-sized pieces (about ½-inch)
2teaspoonsdry ranch seasoning
½teaspoonsmoked paprika
½lime, juiced
1 to 2tablespoonschopped cilantro leaves
FOR THE REST
8fajita size flour tortillas, 6-inch
1½cupsshredded iceberg lettuce
1cupshredded cheese, mixture of sharp cheddar and Jack
2roma tomatoes, diced
¼cupdiced red onion
1large avocado, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
MAKE THE CILANTRO LIME RANCH TACO SAUCE
Combine the ingredients in a small bowl, adding as much milk as desired to reach the desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
MAKE THE RANCH CHICKEN
Heat the oil in a large skillet over MEDIUM heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally for 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and smoked paprika over the chicken and stir to distribute the seasoning. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally for another 6 to 7 minutes, or until the chicken is seared and cooked through. (Chicken will release its liquid and you want to allow the liquid to cook off and then sauté until the chicken is golden and lightly seared). Squeeze the lime juice over the top and remove from the heat. Stir in the cilantro. Cover the pan to keep the chicken warm while you toast the tortillas.
TOAST THE TORTILLAS
Heat a large nonstick skillet over MEDIUM-HIGH heat. Add a tortilla (or two if they’ll fit) and toast for about 1 ½ minutes per side, or until nicely toasted and browned in spots. Transfer to a tortilla warmer and repeat with remaining tortillas.
ASSEMBLE THE TACOS
Fill the tortillas with the Ranch Chicken, any of the toppings you’d like, and drizzle with some of the Cilantro Lime Ranch Taco Sauce.
