Easy Caesar Chicken Smash Tacos – Crispy, Juicy 30-Minute Family Dinner Recipe
These Caesar Chicken Smash Tacos are quick, juicy, and packed with flavor, featuring seasoned ground chicken pressed into tortillas and topped with fresh Caesar salad and Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 tacos 1x
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 medium flour tortillas
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 2 romaine hearts, chopped
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Divide chicken and press onto tortillas.
- Season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook chicken-side down in hot skillet 2–3 minutes.
- Flip and crisp tortilla side briefly.
- Toast panko in oil until golden.
- Toss lettuce with Caesar dressing.
- Top tacos with salad, panko, and Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Press chicken thin for even cooking.
- Ensure oil is hot before cooking tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 351
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 1085
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0.04
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 17
- Cholesterol: 64