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Crockpot Chicken Ranch Tacos
These Crockpot Chicken Ranch Tacos are made with just 4 simple ingredients and cooked low and slow until perfectly tender. Serve the shredded ranch chicken in tortillas with your favorite toppings for an easy family dinner.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
4
hours
hrs
Total Time
4
hours
hrs
5
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Servings:
6
Calories:
174
kcal
Author:
Kristin Hayes
Equipment
Slow Cooker Liners
Slow Cooker
Meat Shredders
Taco Holder
Ingredients
2
lbs
boneless skinless chicken breasts
1
packet
ranch seasoning mix
1
packet
taco seasoning
or
3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
10
oz
chicken broth
Flour tortillas, corn tortillas, or taco shells, for serving
Favorite taco toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, guacamole, cilantro, sour cream, or ranch dressing
1
bell pepper, sliced (optional)
½
onion, sliced (optional)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and taco seasoning evenly over the top.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the sliced bell pepper and onion, if using.
Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours.
Once the chicken is fully cooked, use two forks to shred it directly in the slow cooker. Stir the shredded chicken into the cooking liquid.
Serve in warm tortillas or taco shells with your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be used in place of chicken breasts.
For extra ranch flavor, drizzle ranch dressing over the tacos before serving.
Use flour tortillas, corn tortillas, crunchy taco shells, or serve the shredded chicken over rice for taco bowls.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze cooled shredded chicken in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Homemade taco seasoning
and homemade ranch seasoning can be used in place of the seasoning packets.
Nutrition
Calories:
174
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
4
g
|
Protein:
14
g
|
Fat:
11
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
5
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
54
mg
|
Sodium:
675
mg
|
Potassium:
175
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
220
IU
|
Vitamin C:
5
mg
|
Calcium:
11
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg