Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Tacos (Printable)
Tender ranch-seasoned shredded chicken tucked into warm tortillas with fresh toppings for an effortless weeknight meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
→ Seasonings & Sauces
02 - 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
03 - 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
04 - ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
→ For Serving
05 - 12 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
06 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
07 - 1 cup diced tomatoes
08 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
09 - ½ cup sour cream
10 - ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
11 - Lime wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - Place the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and taco seasoning evenly over the top of the chicken.
03 - Pour the chicken broth around the edges of the chicken, avoiding pouring directly on top so the seasonings stay in place.
04 - Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is very tender and shreds easily with a fork.
05 - Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and stir well to coat all the shredded pieces in the accumulated juices and seasonings.
06 - Warm the tortillas according to package instructions until pliable and lightly toasted.
07 - Fill each warm tortilla with the shredded ranch chicken and top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and a generous squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve immediately.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- The ranch and taco seasoning combo creates this ridiculously savory flavor that tastes like you tried way harder than you actually did.
- It basically cooks itself while you handle whatever chaos life throws at you between noon and dinner.
02 -
- Do not skip the low and slow cooking time because rushing on high heat will dry out the chicken before it has a chance to absorb the flavors.
- Stirring in a half cup of salsa right after shredding takes this from really good to where has this been all my life.
03 -
- Chicken thighs are worth choosing if you want a filling that stays impossibly moist even after sitting out for a while.
- Double the recipe and freeze half of the shredded chicken in its juices for a dinner that is ready in minutes on a night you cannot even.