The flavor in this recipe is unbelievable! I like to spoon the chicken mixture over rice, over salad, or over tortilla chips, too!
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🗝️ Key takeaways
- Made with only five simple ingredients,
slow cooker ranch chicken tacos are a delicious, easy recipe the entire family will love! - Crockpot chicken tacos are one of my favorite recipes for Taco Tuesday-make a double batch so your yummy chicken leftovers stretch further!
- Don't add more than ½ cup of liquid to the
slow cooker -you want saucy chicken, not soggy chicken.
Taco night just got easier with my crock pot ranch chicken tacos recipe!
The chicken cooks low 'n slow with creamy ranch flavor and zesty taco seasoning-just add a warm tortilla and your favorite taco filling for a tasty meal!
🧾 Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
📖 Variations
- You can use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts. Dark meat tends to stay juicier than leaner white meat, too!
- Feel free to swap out the chicken with taco meat. You'll just need to brown the ground beef on the stovetop first before adding it to your
slow cooker . - Homemade taco seasoning mix is easy peasy-you just need chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne pepper.
- Substitute the water with a little chicken broth for even more yummy chicken flavor.
- Serve
slow cooker cool ranch chicken tacos in soft flour tortillas, corn tortillas, crispy taco shells, on top of a salad, or over rice. You can even create chicken taco salads!
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page. Click on the image to see it full size.
Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a
Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours. Shred chicken and stir in a little more liquid, then cook for 30 more minutes.
🍴 Equipment
- Crockpot
🥫 How to store leftovers
Ranch chicken tacos is the meal that keeps on giving-leftovers taste great! Refrigerate leftover cooked chicken in an airtight container for three to four days.
You can reheat your taco ranch chicken in a jiffy in the microwave or a saucepan on the stovetop until warmed through.
Freeze leftover chicken in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to three months. For best results, thaw frozen leftovers in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Expert tip:
Remember, you're using dry ranch seasoning mix in this crockpot chicken ranch tacos recipe, NOT liquid ranch dressing!
💭 Things to know
- For most crockpot chicken recipes, you can sear both sides of each chicken breast with olive oil in a skillet before adding them to the
slow cooker . This adds extra flavor to your yummy shredded chicken. - If you're watching your salt intake, choose low-sodium seasoning mixes.
- Reduce the cooking time to 3-4 hours if using the high setting.
- You'll know your chicken is done cooking when the internal temperature of the meat reads 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the shredded chicken from the
slow cooker . This allows excess liquid to drain off the meat, so your tacos aren't soggy. - Serve ranch chicken tacos with your favorite toppings. Taco sauce, buffalo sauce, salsa, shredded lettuce, sour cream, black beans, red onions, melty cheese, and a squeeze of lime juice are all delicious choices.
👩🍳 FAQs
Sure! You'll just need to cook the chicken longer-about 6-8 hours on low. You may also want to reduce the amount of water you add to the
Absolutely! Add the fresh chicken breasts, ranch mix, taco seasoning, and water to your pressure cooker and cook on high pressure for 8-10 minutes. (If using frozen chicken, increase the cooking time to 12-15 minutes.)
Allow for a natural release for 5-10 minutes, then perform a quick release to get rid of any remaining pressure. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before shredding.
Yep! Just make sure you buy seasonings and corn tortillas that are certified gluten-free.
Yes, the seasoned chicken is low-carb. However, to keep your entire meal keto-friendly, choose low-carb tortillas and ditch toppings like beans and rice that are higher in carbs.
Slow cooker chicken ranch tacos make a great freezer meal! Let the chicken mixture cool before storing it in an airtight container or freezer bag. Freeze it for up to 3 months, then thaw it in the fridge before reheating in the microwave or on the stovetop.
📚 Related recipes
- Enjoy a Chipotle-inspired meal minus the extra cost with Crockpot Chicken Burrito Bowls, featuring hearty beans and flavorful Rotel tomatoes.
- Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole is an easy dinner filled with Tex-Mex flavors and lots of ooey-gooey cheese! Everyone loves it.
- Serve creamy Fiesta Crockpot Chicken over rice as a burrito bowl, spoon it over chips for nachos, or add it to taco shells-the choice is yours!
🍽️ Serve with...
One of my favorite things about tacos is a warm, chewy, soft tortilla-and you can make your own from scratch with my Easy Homemade Flour Tortillas recipe!
Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip is baked into a gooey, cheesy addiction with a crunchy breadcrumb topping-a perfect way to start a delicious Tex-Mex meal!
Cinnamon, Mexican chocolate, and a little spicy kick make my Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes a great dessert for sweater weather!
📞 The last word
Y'all, we all know that I have a thing for Tex-Mex food and the easier the better. These crockpot ranch chicken tacos are so easy and delicious there's no reason not to have them every day every week.
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📖 Recipe
Ranch Chicken Tacos
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- 2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 1 ounce taco seasoning
- 1 ounce Ranch dressing mix
- ¼ cup water
- 8 corn tortillas
- Favorite taco toppings
Instructions
- Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle with taco seasoning and Ranch dressing mix.
- Pour in the water.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- Shred chicken and stir into liquid in slow cooker. You may need to add a little more water - abbout ¼ cup at most.
- Cook for 30 more minutes.
Notes
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- Be sure to use the DRY Ranch seasoning mix NOT liquid Ranch dressing!
- For most crockpot chicken recipes, you can sear both sides of each chicken breast with olive oil in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker. This adds extra flavor to your yummy shredded chicken.
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- If you're watching your salt intake, choose low-sodium seasoning mixes.
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- Reduce the cooking time to 3-4 hours if using the high setting.
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- You'll know your chicken is done cooking when the internal temperature of the meat reads 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.
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