Ranch Chicken Tacos

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These ranch chicken tacos are a great change from regular Mexican-style tacos. A quick, cool summer dinner made with leftover rotisserie chicken. Naturally, you can use any type of chicken cooked the way you like; just be sure to shred it for real tacos.

close up view of Ranch Chicken Tacos with sliced tomatoes, black olives and sauce on a plate
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 tacos
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup ranch dressing

  • ¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream

  • 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix, divided

  • 1 tablespoon mild chunky salsa

  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

  • 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas

  • shredded lettuce

  • 1 tomato, chopped

  • 4 green onions, sliced

  • 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives

  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced (Optional)

  • 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. Combine ranch dressing, sour cream, 1 teaspoon taco seasoning, and salsa in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

  2. Toss chicken with remaining taco seasoning. Cover bowl loosely with wax paper or plastic wrap. Microwave chicken until chicken is heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.

  3. Warm tortillas in a skillet for about a minute on each side to make them pliable. Place a scoop of chicken on the tortilla and top with lettuce, tomato, green onion, olives, avocado, cheese, and a spoonful of the ranch dressing mixture.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

717 Calories
49g Fat
40g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 717
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 49g 63%
Saturated Fat 15g 77%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 1419mg 62%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 9g 31%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 31g 61%
Vitamin C 14mg 15%
Calcium 124mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 653mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.