Bacon Ranch Chicken Tacos
Bacon Ranch Chicken Tacos balance smoky paprika-seasoned chicken with crisp bacon and a cool, creamy ranch drizzle. Pepper Jack adds a gentle heat while fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion bring crunch and brightness in soft flour tortillas. Ideal for taco night or a casual weeknight dinner when you want bold flavor with refreshing toppings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon Ranch Chicken Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 67 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
- 3
Whisk the smoked paprika, onion powder, oregano, and garlic salt together in a shallow bowl. Coat the chicken with the seasoning, then cook on the prepared grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes per side; an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
Place the tortillas on the hot grill and heat until lightly charred, 20 to 30 seconds per side.
- 5
Slice the chicken and place it in the warm tortillas. Top with the shredded lettuce, red onions, shredded cheese, and chopped tomatoes. Drizzle with ranch dressing, crumble the bacon over the top, and serve immediately.
- Calories 822.09 kcal High 41%
- Protein 59.95 g Good Source 120%
- Carbohydrate 61.78 g 22%
- Total Fat 37.15 g High 48%
- Saturated Fat 13.72 g High 69%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 135.66 mg High 45%
- Sodium 2110.73 mg High 92%
- Dietary Fiber 5.37 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 8.04 g --
- Added Sugars 2.09 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 424.82 mg Good Source 33%
- Iron 5.37 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 624.7 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 145.68 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 14.82 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bacon Ranch Chicken Tacos is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Oregano, and Flour Tortilla. Each serving provides about 822.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon Ranch Chicken Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Oregano, Flour Tortilla, Garlic Salt. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon Ranch Chicken Tacos?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 822.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon Ranch Chicken Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Bacon Ranch Chicken Tacos healthy?
- Bacon Ranch Chicken Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 822.09 calories and 59.95 g of protein, or 120% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2110.73 mg (92% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.72 g (69% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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