Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Tacos (Printable)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 2 pounds 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 Make It:

01 - Place the chicken breasts in a single 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 keep the seasonings in place.
04 - Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken is very tender and shreds easily with a fork.
05 - Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, then stir to coat the shredded meat evenly in the juices and seasonings.
06 - Warm the tortillas according to package instructions until pliable.
07 - Fill each tortilla with the shredded ranch chicken and top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The double seasoning trick creates a flavor that tastes like you spent hours marinating when you really just dumped and walked away.
  • Shredding the chicken right in the juices means every single strand gets coated in that rich, tangy sauce.
  • Leftovers transform into entirely different meals, which makes this the gift that keeps on giving.
02 -
  • Pouring the broth over the seasoned chicken instead of around it will wash the seasoning right off and leave you with bland meat floating in flavored water.
  • Do not rush the cooking time on high heat because the chicken will shred but it will not have that same pull apart tenderness or deep flavor penetration.
03 -
  • Always check that your seasoning packets are labeled gluten free if that matters to you, because some brands sneak in fillers that contain wheat.
  • Let the shredded chicken sit in the warm slow cooker juices for at least ten minutes before serving so every strand has time to soak up maximum flavor.

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