Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos are a quick and easy dinner recipe made with flour tortillas, ground chicken, chopped romaine, Caesar dressing, bacon and parmesan cheese.
These tasty tacos are cooked on a griddle or in a skillet just like classic smash burgers.
Why This Recipe is a Winner!
- Unique Flavor Fusion – Combines the beloved flavors of a classic Caesar salad with the crispy, savory goodness of smash tacos—a fun and unexpected twist!
- Easy to Make – Perfect for busy nights—requires simple ingredients and minimal prep, making it an ideal weeknight dinner option.
- Perfect for Entertaining – Great for casual parties or game days—serve a DIY taco bar with Caesar-inspired toppings for guests to customize.
- Quick Cooking Time – Ready in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute meals.
- Perfect for the Blackstone – These tacos can be cooked on any frying pan or griddle but I can’t wait for the warmer weather to be able to make them on my Blackstone.
Who says tacos have to be traditional? These Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos are a delicious twist that will keep you coming back for more.
These Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos are a hit with kids and adults alike—everyone will want seconds!
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
9 minutes
Yield:
4 tacos
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 4 x 6 inch flour tortillas ( I used whole wheat )
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- ¼ cup red onions, sliced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked
- ⅓ cup Caesar dressing
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
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Step by Step Instructions
STEP 1:
To make these smash tacos, I started by dropping some ground chicken into a mixing bowl.
I added some garlic powder and Italian seasoning to the bowl.
STEP 2:
I combined the ground chicken and spices well and then divided the mixture into 4 equal portions.
STEP 3:
I placed 4 flour tortillas on a cutting board and placed a portion of the ground chicken mixture on each one.
I spread the ground chicken out evenly over the tortillas almost all the way to the edges.
STEP 4:
I heated my griddle to medium heat and spread it with olive oil.
I placed the tortillas, ground chicken side down, on the heated skillet and used a spatula to press them down and get them good and smashed.
I left them to cook for 5 minutes.
STEP 5:
After 5 minutes the ground chicken was nicely browned and crispy.
I flipped the tortillas to cook the other side.
I cooked the tortilla side for about 4 minutes to get it browned and crispy.
STEP 6:
I transferred the cooked tacos to a cutting board.
I placed some chopped romaine lettuce on top.
STEP 7:
I sprinkled red onion slices over the lettuce and placed one strip of cooked bacon on top of each taco.
STEP 8:
I drizzled Caesar dressing over each taco and then topped them of with some shredded parmesan cheese.
Then the Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos were ready to fold and serve.
I have some handy taco stands for serving tacos to keep them from falling over.
When you want a dinner that’s easy, fun, and full of bold flavors, these tacos deliver every time.
Pair these tacos with a refreshing lemonade or a chilled margarita for the ultimate taco night.
If you are looking for a fun and family friendly weeknight dinner recipe, then you need to try these Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What tortillas work best for smash tacos?
- Small flour tortillas are ideal (I used whole wheat) because they’re soft and press easily, but you can also use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
How should I store smash tacos?
- Allow any leftovers to cool completely and then store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
What’s the best way to reheat smash tacos?
- For the crispiest results, reheat the tacos in a hot skillet or air fryer for a few minutes instead of the microwave.
Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos
Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos are an dinner recipe made with flour tortillas, ground chicken, chopped romaine, Caesar dressing, bacon and parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 4 x 6 inch flour tortillas ( I used whole wheat )
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- ¼ cup red onions, sliced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked
- ⅓ cup Caesar dressing
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Start heating a large skillet or griddle to medium heat and spread it with some olive oil.
- Drop the ground chicken, garlic powder and Italian seasoning into a mixing bowl.
- Stir the ingredients together well and then divide the mixture into 4 equal portions.
- Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface and place one portion of the ground chicken mixture on each tortilla.
- Spread the ground chicken out into an even layer over the tortillas covering almost all of the tortilla but stopping a little bit before the edge.
- Drop the tortillas chicken side down onto the heated griddle or skillet. Depending on the size of your griddle you may have to cook them in batches. (I was able to do 2 at a time)
- Use a spatula or burger press to press down on each tortilla to get the chicken nice and smashed. Cook on this side for about 5 minutes until the chicken is browned and crispy.
- Flip the tortillas and press them down again. Cook for about 4 minutes on the tortilla side to get the tortilla browned and crispy.
- Transfer the cooked tacos to a cutting board or baking sheet with the chicken side up.
- Sprinkle chopped romaine lettuce on top of the chicken.
- Sprinkle sliced red onions over the lettuce.
- Place one cooked bacon slice on each taco.
- Drizzle the Caesar dressing over the tacos and then sprinkle with shredded parmesan cheese.
- Serve and enjoy! (I like to serve mine in handy taco stands to hold them together!)
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