Smashed Chicken Parmesan Tacos
These Smashed Chicken Parmesan Tacos are a crispy, cheesy twist on the Italian classic—made with ground chicken that's smashed right into a tortilla and seared to golden perfection. Topped with warm marinara, gooey mozzarella, and plenty of Parmesan, they're quick, satisfying, and weeknight-friendly without the need for eggs or breading.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 garlic clove grated
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4 small flour tortillas
- ½ cup marinara sauce warmed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese more for topping
- Olive oil for cooking
- Optional: fresh basil parsley, arugula for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, garlic, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, seasoning, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Scoop ¼ cup of chicken mix onto tortilla. Smash flat with a spatula. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium. Place a tortilla in the pan.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes until golden underneath and cooked through.
- Turn tortilla over and turn the heat down to low. Spoon 1–2 tbsp marinara over the chicken and top with mozzarella (or provolone slices)and Parmesan and add a lid for it to melt.
- Remove from pan and add Parmesan (and optional, arugula)
- Garnish with basil or parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot with extra marinara.