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Trader Joe's Ranch Chicken Tacos with Roasted Corn

Casey Rooney
These Trader Joe’s ranch chicken tacos with roasted corn are a perfect, easy weeknight meal. Packed with flavor and made with simple ingredients like Trader Joe’s roasted corn, ground chicken, and a creamy ranch drizzle, this easy dinner recipe is perfect for busy nights. Make a double batch for a meal prep, too!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Tex-Mex
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 2 tsp chili powder* See Note 1
  • 1 tsp garlic powder* See Note 1
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika* See Note 1
  • 1 14.5 oz. can diced fire-roasted tomatoes with chilis drained WELL
  • 2 cups Trader Joe's frozen roasted corn
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing See Note 2
  • 2 tsp Trader Joe's Ranch Seasoning
  • 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese I prefer sharp cheddar
  • 8-10 small tortillas
  • juice of 1 lime
  • optional garnishes: red onion, cilantro, green onions

Instructions
 

  • Cook Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, add chicken. Cook 4-5 minutes until no longer pink, breaking the meat up as it cooks. Pro Tip: Use a potato masher in the last minute of cooking to get the mear broken up nice and fine.
    Season the meat with chili powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika (or taco seasoning).
  • Add: Add in roasted corn and drained tomatoes. Give everything a big stir and cook 4-5 minutes more until everything is heated through.
  • Add: Stir in ranch seasoning, ranch dressing and cheese. Cook for a minute or so until cheese is melted.
    Note: If your meat mixture seems to have too much moisture (if you didn't drain the tomatoes super well), no worries. Just continue to cook it for a few minutes more--it will also thicken as it sits.
  • Finish: Add lime juice, stir. Pile your taco meat mixture into warmed tortillas. Top with red onion, cilantro, and green onions, and enjoy!

Notes

Note 1: You can replace these spices with a couple of tablespoons of your favorite taco seasoning, if you like. 
Note 2: My ride or die ranch dressing is the "newer" one from the Trader Joe's produce case. I am not a fan of TJ's shelf-stable ranch that you find near the salad dressing. Just use your favorite!
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