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chicken parm smash tacos

Chicken Parm Smash Tacos

Crispy chicken parm smash tacos made by pressing seasoned ground chicken onto flour tortillas and pan frying until golden. Topped with warm marinara, creamy burrata, fresh basil, and grated parmesan for a fun twist on classic chicken parmesan. Ready in under 30 minutes and packed with flavor.
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Course Dinner, lunch
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 4 smash tacos

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • neutral oil for frying
  • 4 small flour tortillas
  • 1 cup marinara sauce warmed
  • 1 ball burrata cheese
  • fresh basil leaves
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken: In a bowl, mix the ground chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  • Prepare the tortillas: Spread a thin, even layer of the chicken mixture directly onto one side of each tortilla, pressing it down so it sticks well.
  • Cook the smash tacos: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a neutral frying oil. Place the tortillas chicken-side down in the pan. Cook for about 3–4 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
  • Flip and crisp the tortilla: Flip the taco and cook another 1–2 minutes until the tortilla is lightly toasted.
  • Add toppings: Remove from the pan and top with warm marinara, torn burrata, fresh basil, and freshly grated parmesan.
  • Serve immediately: These are best eaten hot while the tortilla is crispy and the burrata is creamy.

Notes

  • Traditionally, chicken parmesan is made with fresh mozzarella, so you can absolutely use that if you prefer. I like using burrata here because these aren’t baked, so the mozzarella wouldn’t have time to melt. The burrata is already soft and creamy, which works perfectly with the warm marinara.
  • If you like heat, add red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot honey.
  • These cook best in a cast iron or stainless steel skillet for maximum crisp.
Keyword chicken parm, Easy Dinner, smash taco