Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Tacos (Printable Version)
Tender ranch-seasoned shredded chicken in warm tortillas, topped with fresh fixings for a crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner.
# 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
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
# Directions:
01 - Arrange the chicken breasts in an even 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 sides of the chicken rather than directly on top to keep the seasonings from washing off.
04 - Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender and easily shreds apart.
05 - Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and stir to coat evenly in the seasoned juices.
06 - Warm the tortillas according to package instructions until pliable.
07 - Fill each tortilla with shredded ranch chicken and top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You literally dump everything in the slow cooker and walk away, which is the kind of cooking we all deserve on busy days.
- The ranch and taco seasoning combo creates this tangy, savory flavor that people always assume came from some secret family recipe.
02 -
- Pouring the broth over the seasoning instead of around the chicken is the number one mistake that washes all the flavor down into the liquid where it does nobody any good.
- Shredding the chicken inside the slow cooker rather than transferring it out keeps all those concentrated juices right where they belong.
03 -
- Do not be tempted to cook this on high to save time because the chicken will dry out and lose that fall apart tenderness that makes this recipe special.
- A quick squeeze of lime right over the shredded chicken before serving wakes up every flavor on the plate.