Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Tacos (Printable)
Shredded chicken slow-cooked in ranch seasoning, tucked into warm tortillas with fresh toppings for an effortless weeknight meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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:
01 - Place 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 prevent washing off the seasonings.
04 - Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is very tender and shreds easily when pierced with a fork.
05 - Using two forks, shred the chicken directly inside the slow cooker. Stir thoroughly so all the shredded pieces are well coated in the accumulated juices and seasonings.
06 - Warm the tortillas according to the package instructions until pliable.
07 - Fill each warm tortilla with the shredded ranch chicken, then top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and a generous squeeze of fresh lime. Serve immediately.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The dual seasoning trick makes the chicken taste like you spent hours building layers of flavor, but the slow cooker did all the work.
- Leftovers transform into completely different meals, from quesadillas to rice bowls, so nothing ever goes to waste.
02 -
- Pouring broth directly over the seasoned chicken will strip off half your flavor before cooking even begins.
- Shredding the chicken inside the slow cooker rather than transferring it to a cutting board keeps all those concentrated juices exactly where they belong.
03 -
- Chicken thighs will always give you a more forgiving, juicier result, especially if your slow cooker runs hot or you accidentally leave it on an extra hour.
- Let the shredded chicken sit in the juices on the warm setting for 10 minutes before serving so it absorbs every last bit of flavor.