Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Tacos (Printable)

Juicy ranch-seasoned shredded chicken tucked into warm tortillas with fresh toppings for an effortless weeknight meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

→ Seasonings and 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 Steps:

01 - Place the chicken breasts in an even layer across 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 the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken is very tender and shreds easily when pressed with a fork.
05 - Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, then stir to coat the shredded meat evenly in the accumulated juices and seasonings.
06 - Warm the tortillas according to the package instructions.
07 - Fill each warm tortilla with the shredded ranch chicken and top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The double seasoning trick with ranch and taco packets creates a flavor that tastes way more deliberate than it actually is.
  • You can literally dump everything in the slow cooker and walk away for half a day without a single worry.
  • Leftovers transform into quesadillas, rice bowls, or salads so nothing ever goes to waste.
02 -
  • Pouring broth directly over the seasoned chicken will wash off much of the flavor you just carefully applied, so always pour around the edges.
  • Opening the slow cooker lid repeatedly during cooking adds significant time because the trapped heat escapes every single time.
03 -
  • Chicken thighs are almost impossible to overcook in a slow cooker, making them the safer bet if you are prone to losing track of time.
  • Toasting your tortillas makes a bigger difference than any single topping you could add.

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