Crock Pot Ranch Chicken Tacos Recipe
Just 15 minutes of prep, then let your crockpot work its magic!✨ Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings!
Servings 4 people
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.