My hubby and I could eat Mexican Food 3 meals a day 7 days a week. But that would be weird so we don’t. Instead we try to limit it to a few times a week and always make sure to throw new recipes into the mix so we don’t eat the same things over and over again. So when I was walking through the store and saw cute little Stand N Stuff Soft Taco Bowls from Old El Paso I knew I wanted to use them in a recipe for my husband.
I had been wanting to make Ranch Chicken Tacos for a while so I decided to whip up a quick and easy Ranch Chicken Taco mixture to stuff the bowls with. They turned out good and weren’t too spicy which is nice if you have little kids that are eating with you. Salsa and sour cream would also be a great addition to these bowls too! Normally I would have added it to ours but I totally spaced because I was so hungry and had my eye on the “prize”, lol!
I picked up our Old El Paso Stand ‘n Stuff Soft Flour Tortilla bowls at Walmart, but have also seen them at other grocery stores as well. I warmed them up in the microwave for about 20 seconds and then just plopped our fixings in and they were done! Easy and yummy… my favorite kind of meal!

Ranch Chicken Mexican Taco Bowls
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cubed into bite sized pieces
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 package of Old El Paso Stand 'N Stuff Flour Tortilla Shells
- 1 16- oz can of refried beans
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup of Rotel Tomatoes with the juice too, don't drain it off
- 1/3 cup of your favorite ranch dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/2 of a red onion chopped
- cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 avocado cut into cubes
- chives for garnish
- optional: salsa and sour cream on the top
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan add your refried beans and sour cream and stir well. Cook over medium-low heat while you're cooking your chicken. Make sure to stir it a few times.
- In a large skillet add your olive oil and turn heat to medium. Add your chicken and saute until no longer pink in the middle. Drain any extra liquid/grease from chicken. Add 1/4 cup of your onions and minced garlic and saute for about 3 minutes.
- Add your ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder and Rotel tomatoes and stir well. Cook until the sauce is bubbling and really hot!
- Heat your tortilla bowls in the microwave for about 15 seconds to soften them. Scoop your beans and chicken into the bowls. Top with shredded cheddar, onions and avocado.
- Serve and enjoy!
Shauna, this is totally up my alley. Great job!
Thanks Peter π
Fantastic job with this chicken dish; our kids will love this one!
Thank you so much Dan! Hope they like it π
Oh my! This tacos look super delicious. Thank you for posting this wonderful recipe. You are an amazing chef.
Oh, you are so sweet! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a nice comment π
This recipe looks so good! I can’t wait to try it! π
Thanks Elena!
Those bowls are adorable and what you put in them looks delicious! I need to make this sooner than later.
I think you’re going to like them Mary π
I’m with you on eating Mexican food everyday but for me the spicier the better!! I will definitely be trying this recipe and those fun bowls!!
You’ll probably want to add a little more spice Becky! I toned it down a bit for this recipe since the baby was going to have some with us π And btw… I’m with you #lovespicyfood
Oh, these just look so sensational! The creamy ranch with the other Mexican flavors and spices … yum! Love that they’re so quick and easy, too! And those stand ‘n stuff shells make such perfect little bowls – great idea! π ~Shelley
Thanks Shelley! The flavors really do go together good π
I haven’t seen those shells before but I must give them a try. Great recipe.
Thank Michelle! I’ve seen them at Walmart and Smiths so they might be at your local grocer too!
love your food!! they look delicious
Thank you π
This recipe looks so tasty! I love those Stand & Stuff tortillas, I’ll have to try them.
Thanks Jillian! Aren’t they fun little shells π So many possibilities for those little bowls!
These look wonderful!
Thank you Nancy!
Hi Shauna. I love this recipe. I have actually admired your recipe on Pinterest. Those bowls. Haven’t seen them yet but boy do they make dinner fun!!
Oh thank you Libby! You’ll definitely have to pick up these bowls once you find them and try them out π
I don’t think it is weird at all to eat Mexican every day! But then I live in California. π
That’s the problem… I live in the wrong place π
I could eat Mexican Food every day too, your tacos look scrumptious! Nettie
Lol! Thanks Nettie for the sweet comment π
That stuffing looks so good I could eat it with a spoon!
Haha KC! Tell me about it… I’m so hungry right now I could eat this all over again!
I am a total sucker for Mexican!
You and me both! I could eat it everyday π
These look fantastic, Shauna!!
Oh thank you so much Diana!
Your Ranch Chicken Mexican Taco Bowls look so good! They sound absolutely scrumptious and wholesome too!
Thanks April! They were so good… we ate them right up!
Dear Shauna, these look great! I have not seen these tortilla bowls but will be keeping an eye out for them..perfect for quick meals. xo, Catherine
Thanks for your comment Catherine! These bowls are fun and you could do a bunch of fun things with them! I’m thinking breakfast bowls next, lol!
I’m all about easy! And we love Mexican food!
You and me both! Easy + Mexican = the best kinds of dinner π
THese look like those delicious chicken tacos from Del Taco!
Oh I LOVE the Del Taco Ranch Tacos! That’s one of the reasons I made these, lol.
This looks so amazing, Shauna ! You had me at Mexican already π
Haha Linda! That’s how I felt too, lol!
This is a great meal for any day of the week! My hubby loves Mexican food, I might treat him to this soon!
I think he’ll love these Suzy!
Those taco bowls are a great idea, I would love this for dinner!!
I think you’ll love them Tara!
I’ve never seen these bowls! What a terrific way to serve tacos!!!
Aren’t they fun! Saw them and had to try them. Planning a scrambled egg, bacon and cheese breakfast in them soon!