Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos
These Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos are a fun, high-protein meal made with ground chicken, melty cheese, and a creamy Greek yogurt Caesar dressing—all cooked right into a crispy tortilla. Easy, family-friendly, and perfect for toddlers too!
Equipment
- cast iron or skillet
- parchment paper
Ingredients
For the Chicken Tacos
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt & pepper to taste
- 6-8 small tortillas flour, whole wheat, or gluten-free
- ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup finely chopped romaine or spinach or kale
- ¼ to ½ cup Greek yogurt Caesar dressing see recipe
- olive oil or avocado oil for skillet
For the Caesar Dressing
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (in place of the anchovy paste)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 –2 teaspoon olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and lightly oil it.
- Divide ground chicken into 8 equal balls.
- Place a tortilla on a flat surface and press a chicken ball onto the center, flattening it evenly to "smash" the chicken into the tortilla.
- Place tortilla chicken-side down onto the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and edges are golden. Flip and cook tortilla side for 1 minute to crisp.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle cheese on top while warm.
- Drizzle with Caesar dressing and top with chopped greens. Fold and enjoy!
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