Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos

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Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Total Time
25 Minutes
Yield
12 Servings

Ingredients

Serves 12 Servings

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 lb. chicken breast, cut into roughly ½-inch chunks
  • 1 (1.25 oz.)pkg. Ortega®Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 12 Ortega®Yellow Corn Taco Shells
  • 1 c. finely shredded lettuce
  • ½c. shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • ½ c. ranch dressing

Directions

  1. Add the bacon in an even layer to a medium non-stick skillet. Place over medium heat. Cook, turning halfway through, until bacon is crisp and golden, about 8 minutes. Remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
  2. If necessary, drain all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat and return skillet to medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast and cook, stirring a few times, until cooked through and golden, about 4 minutes.
  3. Add the taco seasoning and ¾ cup water. Continue to cook, stirring, until sauce coats chicken, 1 minute more. Remove from the heat.Arrange the taco shells on a plate and microwave on high 40 to 60 seconds.
  4. Fill warm taco shells with chicken mixture. Top with shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes, and chopped green onion. Drizzle with ranch dressing. Crumble bacon over top. Serve immediately.