Ground Chicken Taco Ranch Bites Recipe

Print Pin

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings 12 pieces

Calories 350

These flavorful taco bites combine seasoned ground chicken with cheese and ranch, baked into crispy tortilla cups for a delicious appetizer or snack.

1 lb ground chicken
3 tbsp homemade taco seasoning (or 1 1-oz packet taco seasoning)
10 oz diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
0.5 tsp sea salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp onion powder
12 pieces flour tortillas (taco or fajita size, cut into squares or phyllo tart shells)
1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican cheese blend)
0.5 cup ranch dressing
as needed Cooking spray or melted butter for brushing

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut tortillas into squares, press into muffin tins to form cups, and bake 8–10 minutes until crisp. Skip if using frozen phyllo shells.
Cook ground chicken in a skillet over medium heat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until no longer pink.
Stir in taco seasoning and diced tomatoes with chiles; simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.
Mix cooked chicken with shredded cheese and ranch dressing. Spoon into tortilla cups and top with extra cheese if desired.
Bake assembled bites at 400°F (200°C) for 5–7 minutes until cheese melts. For frozen shells, bake 10–12 minutes.
Serve warm with optional toppings like sour cream, guacamole, salsa, lettuce, avocado, cilantro, or lime wedges.

For extra flavor, add chopped fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime before serving.

Calories: 350kcal

Cost: $15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Chicken