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Chicken Ranch Tacos

These crockpot chicken ranch tacos will take your taco night to a whole new level.  My kids gobble these up every time I make them.  The mixture of creamy ranch chicken right out of the crockpot topped with delicious taco toppings, will make you smile. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken Ranch Tacos, Crock pot, slow cooker
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 227kcal
Author: Kimber

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning or two tbsp homemade ranch seasoning, 1/2 tsp reserved
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • Taco Shells of your choice

Topping Options

  • cheese shredded
  • lettuce shredded
  • avocado diced
  • pico de gallo
  • salsa
  • sour cream
  • black olives
  • guacamole
  • corn
  • tomatoes diced
  • black beans

Instructions

  • Pour the chicken broth into the crock pot. Lay the chicken breast on top, then top with the ranch seasoning.  Cover and cook on high for 2.5 hours.
  • At the end of the cook time, remove the chicken and shred it.  Drain the broth, reserving 1/4 cup of the broth.
  • Place the shredded chicken, the reserved ranch seasoning and broth, and cream cheese back into the crock pot and stir until everything is evenly combined.
  • Place chicken in taco shell, and add toppings as desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe can be doubled.  Cooking time may increase.
  • To store leftovers, put in an airtight container and :
    • Refrigerate for up to 3-4 days
    • Freeze for up to a month
  • Dietary Considerations:
    • If you are gluten free, use homemade ranch seasoning and ensure the chicken broth you choose is gluten free.
    • This can be a low carb meal by using a lettuce leaf instead of a taco shell
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Nutrition

Serving: 5oz | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 743mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g