Delicious Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Tacos with Salsa, Tortillas & Onions
Taco night just got a creamy upgrade! These slow-cooker ranch chicken tacos are melt-in-your-mouth tender and packed with flavor that’ll have everyone asking for seconds! 😋
The secret? A magical blend of taco and ranch seasonings that transform ordinary chicken into something extraordinary – all while your slow cooker does the heavy lifting! Top with crispy slaw, fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of ranch dressing for taco perfection. 🔥
By the way, do you know what the difference is between a sandwich and a Taco?
For one thing, the meat usually comes thinly sliced in a sandwich, and in a taco, it is usually chunks or shredded. For the veggies, well, I suppose those can be the same whether it’s on bread or in a tortilla. But the sauces! I think that’s the real kicker. The sauces and flavor variety that go into a taco are often a lot different than what you would have in a sandwich. And I suppose I favor the taco flavors.
Today, I’m switching things up with our taco fillings and especially the sauce. I’m 100% on board with any kind of taco topped with salsa (I heart salsa forevah), but we’re gonna set aside that jar of On the Border for a second and think creamy, white RANCH.
Sound crazy? It is—crazy DELICIOUS.
These ranch chicken tacos are the easiest and most delightful thing in the history of the world. All you do is slow cook some chicken breasts in your crockpot for a few hours with some water and ranch seasoning (yeah, from the packet!), then shred, stuff, and top with prepared ranch dressing, slaw, avocado, and cilantro. It’s heaven, I tell you!
Here, this one’s for you…
Crock Pot Ranch Chicken Tacos Recipe
Ingredients
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning or 1 packet of taco seasoning
- 1 packet of ranch seasoning
- 8-10 small taco-sized flour tortillas
- Ranch dressing to taste
- 2-3 cups of cole slaw mix without sauce
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves roughly chopped
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese diced avocado, diced tomato
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour in ½ cup water, then sprinkle chicken with 2 tablespoons taco seasoning and 1 packet of ranch seasoning.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours.
- Shred the Chicken: About 20 minutes before serving, use a slotted spoon to transfer chicken to a bowl, shred with 2 forks, then return to slow cooker and stir.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill flour tortillas with shredded chicken, then drizzle with ranch dressing.
- Add Toppings: Top with cole slaw mix, red onions, cilantro, and any additional desired toppings such as shredded cheese, avocado, or tomatoes.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately!
Tips
- For a creamier chicken filling, stir ¼ cup ranch dressing into slow cooker after shredding chicken.
- For a spicier chicken filling, add ½-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper to chicken along with taco and ranch seasonings.
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