Honestly I could drink ranch with a straw. Anyone else with me? So if that tells you anything, I am also a ranch snob, because not just any ranch am I drinking with a straw! (lol!) That is why I have created this easy Slow Cooker Chicken Ranch Tacos recipe that uses the best seasoning and best healthier homemade ranch dressing. This dinner uses simple ingredients, that you then throw into your crock pot and are ready to go within hours of hands off time. Let’s get this easy week night dinner started!
What Simple Ingredients Are in Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Ranch Tacos?
In order to make these Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Ranch Tacos, you need minimal ingredients and a delicious combination of spices. Let’s get started!
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
- 1 cup of salsa verde 1/2 tbsp dill dried
- 1/2 tbsp parley dried
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
HGHF Ranch Ingredients:
- 1/2 tbsp dill dried
- 1/2 tbsp parley dried
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp chives fresh if possible
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup mayo
As you can tell in this easy crock pot recipe, the ranch seasoning is the same as the above seasoning for the chicken. So in order to make this as easy as possible. I take two small bowls, then divide out the seasoning while I have all the seasoning out. All the seasoning for the dressing in one & all the seasoning for the chicken in one. That way while you have your seasoning out you knock both of them out at once. Super easy!
How to Make Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Ranch Tacos
This recipe could not be easier. You will use your slow cooker / crock pot for this recipe, whisk together some homemade ranch while its cooking and boom… dinner in no time! Let’s see just how easy it is below.
- First you will divide out your seasoning. The ranch dressing and chicken use the same spices & same amounts. So you will divide out the seasons twice. 1/2 tbsp parley dried, 1 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper in each small bowl.
- Then in a deep dish add your boneless skinless chicken breasts. Season both sides of chicken breasts with 1 bowl of your seasoning. Then set aside.
- In your crock pot or slow cooker add 1 cup of salsa verde at the bottom. Then add in your seasoning chicken breasts on top. Turn on low for 3 hours.
- While the chicken is cooking in your crock pot or slow cooker you will make your HGHF Ranch Dressing. Add your greek yogurt, mayo, buttermilk and second bowl of seasoning to a air tight container, whisk together, cover with a lid and refrigerate until the tacos are ready.
- Once chicken is done, remove chicken from crock pot or slow cooker, let it rest for 10 minutes before shredding. Shred chicken & add back into the salsa verde. Mix until combined.
- Add your chicken to taco shells, drizzle ranch on top of chicken, sprinkle cheese, tomatoes, lettuce and any other ingredients your heart desires and enjoy!
What Other Ways To Enjoy This Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Ranch Tacos.. Without Being Tacos?
Chicken Ranch Bowl:
Burrito Chicken Ranch Style:
Add all the ingredients that you were going to add to your tacos to a burrito and enjoy!
Chicken Ranch Salad:
Add this delicious chicken to any salad for a protein option and using the ranch as the dressing for the salad. You are good to go!
Crackers:
Cannot go wrong with adding this chicken to crackers for quick and easy meal or snack
With Vegetables:
Adding this easy chicken recipe to celery sticks is a favorite high protein way to enjoy this recipe. I love adding the chicken to celery then drizzling the ranch on top. High protein, low carb, absolutely delicious.
What Other HGHF Crock Pot / Slow Cooker Recipes Would I Enjoy?
The Best Chicken Chicken Taquitos ( both crock pot & instant pot directions)
Easy Crock Pot Chili Dog Casserole
Easy Crock Pot Street Corn Dip
The Best Slow Cooker Short Ribs
Most Commonly Asked Questions When Making Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Ranch Tacos
Do you have to use the chicken for tacos?
No you don’t have to use them for tacos, I listed a few other ways that I enjoy using this chicken above in the blog post!
Can I use a ranch seasoning packet instead?
You can.. however in pre made package seasonings you run the rest of additives, preservatives, added coloring etc. it is always best to use your own when you can! Also the taste is even better.
What kind of crock pot or slow cooker do you recommend?
I love this crock pot the 7 quart is awesome for family of 4 to be able to have leftovers.
Can I make the Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Ranch Tacos in the instant pot?
I am 100% sure you can, I have just not tried out. I will add those directions on to the blog post as soon as I can!
How long are the Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Ranch Tacos good for and how should I store it?
Keep in refrigerator in an air tight container for up to 5 days. The ranch dressing can last 2 weeks in the fridge.
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Ranch Tacos
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2 pounds
- 1 cup of salsa verde
- 1/2 tbsp dill dried
- 1/2 tbsp parley dried
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
HGHF Ranch Ingredients:
- 1/2 tbsp dill dried
- 1/2 tbsp parley dried
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp chives fresh if possible
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup mayo
Instructions
- First you will divide out your seasoning. The ranch dressing and chicken use the same spices & same amounts. So you will divide out the seasons twice. 1/2 tbsp parley dried, 1 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper in each small bowl.
- Then in a deep dish add your boneless skinless chicken breasts. Season both sides of chicken breasts with 1 bowl of your seasoning. Then set aside.
- In your crock pot or slow cooker add 1 cup of salsa verde at the bottom. Then add in your seasoning chicken breasts on top. Turn on low for 3 hours.
- While the chicken is cooking in your crock pot or slow cooker you will make your HGHF Ranch Dressing. Add your greek yogurt, mayo, buttermilk and second bowl of seasoning to a air tight container, whisk together, cover with a lid and refrigerate until the tacos are ready.
- Once chicken is done, remove chicken from crock pot or slow cooker, let it rest for 10 minutes before shredding. Shred chicken & add back into the salsa verde. Mix until combined.
- Add your chicken to taco shells, drizzle ranch on top of chicken, sprinkle cheese, tomatoes, lettuce and any other ingredients your heart desires and enjoy!
These look SO good! I love ranch and tacos! Time to put them together!
Thank you!! Can’t wait for you to try it!
These were delicious! I could literally drink the dressing! Super easy for weeknight dinner and kid friendly too which is always a plus!
hahahah I feel the same way… I am so glad to know I am not alone!! Thank you so much for leaving a comment!
This chicken was super easy to put together for our weekly Taco Tuesday. It tasted delicious and there was enough leftover to use it in different meals all week! Do not skip the homemade ranch- it’s soooooo good!
Ah Erin I am so glad to hear!!! Umm right??? Can never skip ranch!!