Description
Discover how to make Bacon Ranch Loaded Chicken Tender Taco Bombs, a flavor-packed recipe with crispy chicken tenders, zesty ranch, and savory bacon. Click for the full recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) chicken tenders (450 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil (15 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder (5 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) onion powder (5 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) smoked paprika (5 grams)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese (115 grams)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) ranch dressing (120 milliliters)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped green onions (25 grams)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) diced tomatoes (75 grams)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) diced bell peppers (75 grams)
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded lettuce (55 grams)
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat chicken tenders with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the chicken tenders.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken tenders in the skillet until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Slice cooked chicken tenders into bite-sized pieces.
- Place a small flour tortilla on a flat surface.
- Layer shredded cheddar cheese on the center of the tortilla.
- Add cooked chicken pieces on top of the cheese.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over the chicken.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, and diced bell peppers on top.
- Fold the tortilla edges up and over to create a “bomb” shape.
- Place the taco bombs seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, until golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Serve the taco bombs with shredded lettuce and sliced avocado on the side.
Notes
- Allow the seasoned chicken to rest for 10 minutes to enhance flavor and spice absorptionnHeat the skillet before adding chicken tenders for a sear that seals in juicesnBriefly warm tortillas for flexibility when forming into “bomb” shapes
