Dinner doesn’t get much easier than this. These chicken tacos are perfect for a busy weeknight meal! They come together in 10 minutes and they’re definitely kid-approved. The cilantro ranch dressing adds creaminess and a fresh flavor; just be careful or you’ll be tempted to drink it straight from the blender!
Ingredients *Makes 6 tacos
Tacos:
- 1 T olive oil
- 1 cup shredded or cubed chicken
- ½ cup black beans
- ½ cup frozen corn
- ½ sweet pepper
- Salt and pepper
- 6 corn tortillas
- Possible toppings: avocado, feta cheese, cilantro, Pico de Gallo, etc.
Cilantro Ranch Dressing:
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup green Salsa Verde
- ½ cup cilantro
- 2 Tbsp. dry Ranch dressing mix
- 3 drops Tabasco Sauce
- ½ lime, juiced
Directions:
- In a blender, mix all the ingredients for the cilantro ranch dressing together and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a medium-sized pan and add the chicken, beans, corn and pepper. Allow to heat until the peppers begin to soften. Sprinkle on some salt and pepper.
- In the microwave or on the stove, warm the corn tortillas.
- Scoop the chicken and bean mixture onto each tortilla and drizzle some cilantro ranch dressing on top. Garnish with sliced avocados, feta cheese, cilantro and Pico de Gallo.
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