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Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Tacos Recipe

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  • Author: Deborah
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

This Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Tacos recipe offers a deliciously easy way to enjoy tender, flavorful chicken loaded with ranch and taco spices. Perfectly slow-cooked for hours until juicy and shreddable, the chicken is served in crispy hard taco shells with fresh toppings like lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro, making it an ideal meal for casual family dinners or gatherings.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

  • 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1.25 ounces taco seasoning packet
  • 1 ounce ranch dressing mix packet
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Taco Assembly

  • Hard taco shells
  • Shredded iceberg lettuce
  • Shredded cheese of your choice
  • Sour cream
  • Cilantro

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spread out for consistent cooking.
  2. Add Seasoning Mixes: Sprinkle the taco seasoning and ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken breasts for balanced flavor infusion.
  3. Pour Chicken Broth: Pour 2 cups of chicken broth into the slow cooker, covering the chicken partially. This liquid helps keep the chicken moist and tender during cooking.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours (240 minutes), allowing the chicken to become tender and fully cooked through.
  5. Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks, then return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker to soak up the remaining juices and seasoning.
  6. Warm Taco Shells: Heat the hard taco shells according to package instructions or your preferred method until crisp.
  7. Assemble Tacos: Fill each taco shell with the shredded ranch chicken. Top with shredded iceberg lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro as desired.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the assembled tacos immediately while warm, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken breasts with boneless skinless chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
  • Adjust the level of seasoning by adding more or less taco seasoning according to taste preferences.
  • Leftover shredded chicken can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
  • For a lower sodium option, use low-sodium chicken broth and reduced-sodium seasoning mixes.
  • Feel free to add extra toppings like diced tomatoes, avocado slices, or jalapeños for added flavor and texture.

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