Tender, juicy Slow Cooker Chicken Ranch Tacos make taco night effortlessly delicious.
Slow Cooker Chicken Ranch Tacos Recipe
Infuse your Taco Tuesdays with the juiciness and zest of Slow Cooker Chicken Ranch Tacos. This no-fuss recipe sets you up for a scrumptious meal that cooks while you attend to your day. Simply mix seasonings, and add chicken to your slow cooker. Once shredded, the chicken turns out so tender it practically melts, ready to be tucked into soft tortillas with your favourite toppings for a ranch-kissed twist on classic tacos.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 12 taco-size tortillas (corn or flour)
- Taco Toppings: lettuce, tomato, cheese, salsa, etc.
- Ranch Dressing (as much as you’d like)
Instructions
- Grease a large slow cooker with non-stick spray. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom.
- Sprinkle both taco seasoning and ranch seasoning mixes all over the chicken breasts. Then pour chicken broth all over the top.
- Cover with lid and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours, or until chicken is fully cooked.
- Carefully shred cooked chicken with two forks. Serve in tortillas and top with your favorite taco toppings. And don’t forget the ranch dressing!
Serving Suggestions
- Mexican Rice
- Sweet Pork Tacos
- Taco Lettuce Wraps
- Baked Chicken Taquitos
Tips and Tricks
- For a little heat, add a teaspoon of red pepper chili flakes to the chicken while it cooks in the slow cooker.
- Use a slotted spoon to serve the taco meat, draining any excess juice to avoid soggy tacos.
Offering both corn and flour tortillas can cater to different preferences within your family or guest group. - Serve with Colby jack cheese, cilantro, salsa, and extra ranch dressing for a customized taco experience.
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