Smashed Cajun Ranch Chicken Tacos

This one was a huge hit with the family! With a little prep, these tacos came together quick and disappeared even quicker. Perfect for a hot summer night, this recipe made 8 tacos — and not a single one was left.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 2 tbsp ranch seasoning
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 8 Carb Balance tortillas
• 1 red onion, sliced and sautéed
• 6 slices applewood bacon, cooked and chopped
• 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cucumber, quartered
• 3 carrots, chopped
• Litehouse Homestyle Ranch dressing (about 6 tbsp)
• Olive oil for cooking
• Sriracha (optional, for a spicy kick)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix ground chicken with ranch and Cajun seasonings.
2. Spread a thin layer of the seasoned chicken mixture onto each tortilla.
3. Heat a Blackstone griddle or large skillet to medium heat, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and cook tortillas chicken-side down for about 6–7 minutes.
4. Flip and cook another 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
5. While the tortillas are cooking, sauté the red onion until softened.
6. Prepare the salad by combining romaine, cucumber, carrots, and red onion. Toss lightly with ranch dressing.
7. Assemble tacos: top each with sautéed onion, dressed salad, and chopped bacon. Drizzle a little extra ranch and Sriracha if desired.
8. Serve hot — these won’t last long!

Macros

Per Taco
Calories: ~339
Protein: ~20.6g
Carbs: ~20.4g
Fat: ~19.9g

Pro Tip: Add a squeeze of lime or sprinkle of shredded cheese if you want to mix things up. Leftovers? Not likely — but if you manage to save some, they reheat nicely in a skillet.