Cheesy Oven-Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos
Delightful tacos filled with tender chicken, savory bacon, and melty cheese, all baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
- 10–12 small flour tortillas (street-size)
- ⅓ cup ranch dressing (plus more for drizzling)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil spray or melted butter (for brushing)
- 1 cup shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a baking dish or sheet pan with cooking spray or oil.
- Mix the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, mozzarella, cheddar, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Warm the tortillas slightly to make them easier to fill.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into each tortilla and fold them over.
- Brush the tops of the tacos with olive oil or melted butter.
- Bake uncovered for 15–18 minutes until crisp and cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven, top with shredded lettuce and ranch dressing, and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crispiness, do not overcrowd the baking dish. Taste the filling before stuffing the tortillas for seasoning adjustments.