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Smashed Chicken Caesar Tacos with Parmesan

Smashed chicken Caesar tacos cook in a skillet until the chicken is browned and the flour tortillas turn crisp. Each taco gets a creamy Caesar topping with chopped romaine and shredded Parmesan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
For the Caesar topping
  • 3 cup romaine lettuce chopped
  • 0.33 cup Caesar dressing
  • 0.33 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
For the tortillas
  • 8 flour tortillas 6-inch
  • 2 tsp neutral oil such as canola oil

Equipment

  • 1 12-inch nonstick skillet

Method
 

Season the chicken
  1. In a medium bowl, mix the ground chicken with the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly seasoned.
Make the Caesar topping
  1. In a separate bowl, toss the romaine with the Caesar dressing and Parmesan until evenly coated.
Assemble and cook
  1. Divide the chicken into 8 portions and spread each portion in a thin, even layer over one side of a tortilla, leaving a small border around the edge.
  2. Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 teaspoon oil for each batch.
  3. Cook 2 tortillas at a time, chicken-side down, for 4-6 minutes, until the chicken is browned.
  4. Flip the tortillas and cook 1-2 minutes, until the tortillas are crisp and the chicken registers 165°F on an instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into the meat; continue cooking in 30-second increments if needed.
  5. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and oil.
  6. Divide the Caesar topping among the tacos and fold each tortilla around the filling to serve.

Notes

For even browning, spread the chicken into a thin, even layer and avoid crowding the skillet. Refrigerate leftover tacos or topping separately for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended because the romaine topping loses its texture. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free tortillas.