Description
Savor slow cooker cool ranch chicken tacos, a zesty Mexican-inspired dish that blends creamy ranch with tender, spiced chicken. Packed with bold flavors and easy preparation, these tacos promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Seasonings:
- 1 packet (30 g/1.06 ounces) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet (30 g/1.06 ounces) taco seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup (250 ml/8.45 fluid ounces) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Taco Accompaniments:
- 8–10 small flour or corn tortillas
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your favorite)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Sliced jalapenos (optional)
Instructions
- Nestle chicken breasts into the slow cooker basin, creating a single layer foundation for your flavor-infused protein.
- Generously dust the chicken with ranch and taco seasonings, ensuring complete coverage for maximum taste potential.
- Enhance the moisture and zest by drizzling chicken broth and freshly squeezed lime juice over the seasoned meat.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and allow the chicken to gently simmer and tenderize on low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooking completes, carefully extract the chicken and utilize two forks to methodically shred the meat into delicate, succulent strands.
- Return the shredded chicken to its cooking liquid, stirring thoroughly to reabsorb the aromatic juices and intensify the flavor profile.
- Warm tortillas briefly in a skillet or microwave to enhance their pliability and texture.
- Construct each taco by layering the seasoned shredded chicken as a robust base.
- Crown the chicken with crisp lettuce, vibrant diced tomatoes, melty cheese, creamy sour cream, and optional spicy jalapeno slices.
- Serve immediately, accompanied by zesty lime wedges to provide a bright, citrusy accent to the dish.
Notes
- Optimize tenderness by choosing chicken breasts of similar size for even cooking and preventing dry spots.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting ranch and taco seasoning amounts, allowing flexibility for different heat preferences.
- Transform leftovers into versatile meals like enchiladas, salads, or quesadillas for budget-friendly meal planning.
- Enhance dairy-free options by substituting sour cream with Greek yogurt or cashew cream for a lighter, protein-rich alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg