Description
Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Tacos are an easy dinner packed with juicy shredded chicken, creamy ranch flavor, taco spices, and fresh toppings for a family-friendly meal that works for busy weeknights, taco night, game day food, quick dinner ideas, and simple slow cooker recipes.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 ounce ranch seasoning mix
1 ounce taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup salsa
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon lime juice
12 taco shells or small tortillas
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup crumbled cotija or queso fresco
1/2 cup sour cream or ranch crema
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in an even layer.
2. Sprinkle ranch seasoning and taco seasoning over the chicken.
3. Pour chicken broth around the chicken, then spoon salsa over the top.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and easy to shred.
5. Shred the chicken with two forks, then stir it back into the cooking liquid.
6. Add softened cream cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
7. Stir in lime juice, then taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
8. Spoon the ranch chicken into taco shells or tortillas.
9. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, crumbled cheese, sour cream or ranch crema, and cilantro. Serve warm.
Notes
Do not overfill the slow cooker with extra liquid. The chicken releases moisture as it cooks, and too much broth can make the taco filling watery instead of creamy and spoonable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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