Caesar Salad Smashed Tacos is a Lazy Dinner That Tastes Yum!
When it’s 5 PM, and you forgot to plan dinner, throw together these delclious chicken Caesar smash tacos in 30 minutes or less.
One bagged salad kit + ground chicken = dinner solved. 🥗🌮
If you’ve ever wondered how to turn a bag of salad mix it into an actual meal, these ground chicken tortilla tacos are the answer! Inspired by the viral smashed taco trend, this easy weeknight dinner combines seasoned ground chicken or turkey, tortillas, and a crunchy Caesar salad topping for a meal that’s fresh, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes.
The best part? You can use almost any bagged salad mix to create fun taco variations, making dinner easier while reducing food waste. Whether you’re feeding a family or looking for a quick weeknight meal, this recipe proves that a simple salad kit can be the star of dinner.
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Caesar Salad Smashed Tacos
yield: 3 SERVINGS
prep time: 15 MINUTES
cook time: 15 MINUTES
total time: 30 MINUTES
Crispy smashed chicken tacos topped with fresh Caesar salad create an easy 30-minute dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- 1 teaspoon chicken boulion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt & pepper to taste
- 5 small flour tortillas
- bagged caesar salad mix
Directions
1
In a bowl, combine ground meat with bouillon, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
2
Divide the meat into 5 or 6 portions. I used an ice cream scooper. Press a thin layer of meat onto one side of each tortilla.
3
Heat a skillet or griddle pan over medium-high heat. Place the tacos meat-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned. Flip and cook another 2 minutes until tortillas are crispy.
4
Prepare the Caesar salad kit according to package directions. Top cooked tacos with Caesar salad. Enjoy!
More Bagged Salad Kit Taco Ideas:
- Southwest Taco Salad Tacos: Use a Southwest salad kit and top smashed tacos with black beans, avocado, and pico de gallo.
- Asian Crunch Chicken Tacos: Top smashed chicken tacos with an Asian salad kit, crunchy wontons, and a drizzle of sesame dressing.
- BBQ Ranch Crunch Tacos: Use a BBQ ranch chopped salad kit with ground beef, cheddar cheese, and crispy onions.
- Buffalo Chicken Salad Tacos: Pair ground chicken with a buffalo ranch salad kit and finish with crumbled blue cheese.
This might be the best thing I’ve ever done with a salad kit.
They’re the perfect combination of crispy, fresh, and satisfying, and remind me of a grilled chicken caesar wrap. We’ve made these multiple times in our house, and they always disappear fast. Using a bagged salad kit keeps prep simple while still delivering plenty of flavor. Don’t be surprised if they earn a permanent spot in your dinner rotation!
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