It takes just 4 ingredients to whip up these easy Crockpot Ranch Chicken Tacos! Just toss chicken breasts or thighs in the slow cooker with taco and Ranch seasonings, and let it do its magic. You’ll end up with a flavorful, drool-worthy dish that's perfect for those busy days and casual weekends. Plus, it freezes like a dream and is awesome for meal prepping!
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
Storage:Refrigerate leftover cooked chicken in an airtight container for three to four days.Freeze leftover chicken in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to three months.Tips:
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.
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.