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Hand holding a Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Taco with fresh toppings and ranch drizzle

Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Tacos: Simple Cozy Meal


  • Author: Zohra
  • Total Time: 6-8 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Tacos are cozy, tender, easy, and full of ranch-taco flavor. Perfect for a simple weeknight meal that feels special.


Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

1 packet taco seasoning

1 packet ranch seasoning mix

1 cup chicken stock

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

12 flour or corn tortillas

Taco toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, red onions, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, ranch dressing


Instructions

1. Place chicken breasts in slow cooker with taco seasoning, ranch seasoning mix, and chicken stock

2. Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours

3. Shred chicken with two forks, add chopped cilantro

4. Warm tortillas and assemble tacos with chicken and toppings

Notes

Soft flour or corn tortillas preferred

Chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts

Cream cheese can be added for creamier filling

Filling also works in salads, wraps, and rice bowls

Store leftover chicken in airtight container in fridge 2-3 days

Freezer tip: ingredients can be prepped uncooked in freezer bag up to 3 months; thaw and cook as directed

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Category: Slow Cooker Recipes
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 363
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 646mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 97mg