Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
314 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Tacos
Description
This recipe involves placing chicken breasts in a slow cooker with water and seasoned with taco and ranch spices. The chicken cooks on low or high for several hours until tender enough to shred. About 20 minutes before serving, the chicken is shredded with forks and stirred back into the juices for moistness and flavor integration.
The prepared chicken filling is spooned into warm small flour tortillas, then topped with ranch dressing for creaminess, crisp and fresh cole slaw without sauce for crunch, thinly sliced red onions, chopped cilantro, and optional toppings including shredded cheese, diced avocado, or diced tomato. These additions create a balance of creamy, fresh, and savory elements typical of taco compositions.
The slow cooking method ensures the chicken is tender and infused with the seasoning flavors. Adjusting the recipe by adding extra ranch dressing or cayenne pepper can personalize creaminess and heat level. Serving immediately ensures the tacos retain their optimal texture and temperature.
Ingredients
- 3-4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (or 1 packet of taco seasoning)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 8-10 small flour tortilla taco-sized
- ranch dressing to taste
- 2-3 cups cole slaw without sauce
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro roughly chopped, leaves
- cheese shredded cheese, diced avocado, diced tomato, optional
- avocado
- tomato
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in slow cooker. Pour in water, then sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning and ranch seasoning. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours.
- About 20 minutes before serving, use a slotted spoon to transfer chicken to a bowl, shred with 2 forks, then return to slow cooker and stir.
- When ready to serve, fill tortillas with shredded chicken, then drizzle with ranch dressing. Top with slaw, red onions, cilantro, and any additional desired toppings such as shredded cheese, avocado, or tomatoes. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For creamier filling, stir 1/4 cup ranch dressing into the slow cooker after shredding the chicken.
- To increase spice, add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper together with the taco and ranch seasonings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1145mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 490mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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