Description
These Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Tacos are a quick dinner idea packed with tender shredded chicken, creamy ranch flavor, and bold taco seasoning. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, family taco night, meal prep, and simple dinner ideas when you want a hearty homemade meal with very little effort. Serve them in crispy taco shells with fresh toppings for one of those food ideas everyone will ask for again.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
1 packet taco seasoning
1/2 cup chicken broth
8 ounces cream cheese
12 taco shells
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 lime cut into wedges
Instructions
1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and sprinkle the ranch seasoning and taco seasoning evenly over the top.
2. Pour in the chicken broth and place the cream cheese over the seasoned chicken.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender.
4. Shred the chicken with two forks directly in the slow cooker and stir it into the creamy cooking juices.
5. Warm the taco shells if desired.
6. Fill each shell with shredded chicken, then top with lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, crumbled cheese, and sour cream.
7. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
Do not overcook the chicken or it can become stringy instead of tender.
Stir the shredded chicken well into the sauce so every bite stays creamy and flavorful.
Warm the taco shells just before serving so they stay crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg