Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Tacos
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Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Tacos
Description
In this recipe, large boneless, skinless chicken breasts are seasoned with a combination of taco seasoning and ranch dressing mix, then placed in a slow cooker with chicken broth. Cooking on low heat tenderizes the chicken over 4 to 6 hours, making it easy to shred with forks. The slow cooking method allows the seasoning to infuse while keeping the meat moist.
The shredded chicken is served inside hard taco shells and can be topped with shredded iceberg lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro, allowing customizable toppings. The dish offers a sturdy and flavorful protein option for tacos.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breast large, boneless, skinless
- 1.25 ounces taco seasoning packet
- 1 ounce Ranch dressing mix packet
- 2 cups chicken broth
- taco shells hard
TOPPINGS:
- iceberg lettuce shredded
- shredded cheese of your choice
- sour cream
- cilantro
Instructions
Directions:
- Lay chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker and season with taco seasoning and ranch dressing mix. Pour chicken broth over chicken breasts and place the lid on the slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours. Use two forks to shred chicken and serve shredded chicken in hard taco shells. Top with your desired toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1944mg | 81% |
| Potassium | 857mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 901IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.