Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos

It doesn't get much easier than these shredded chicken tacos. The ranch and taco seasoning packets add big flavor. Feel free to swap the fire roasted tomatoes for salsa, if you wish.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 8 5

Servings tacos

Calories 185kcal

Author Karly Campbell

Ingredients

1 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 packet taco seasoning
1 packet ranch seasoning see notes
14.5 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes
12 hard taco shells see notes
1 cup shredded cheddar
minced cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Place the chicken, taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, and diced tomatoes (no need to drain) into a slow cooker. Flip the chicken around in the tomatoes a bit to coat everything - no need to get it perfectly covered or even.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5 hours, until meat is easily shredded with a fork. Every slow cooker cooks differently and some run hotter than others. Once the chicken easily shreds, it's done cooking.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Arrange taco shells in a 9x13 baking dish. Depending on the shells, you may need to use two pans.
Use a slotted spoon or tongs to arrange the shredded chicken into the taco shells and then add cheese to each.
Bake for 10 minutes to warm the shells and melt the cheese.
Remove from oven and sprinkle the cilantro over the top.
Serve warm with your choice of toppings.

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Notes

Ranch Seasoning: Be sure to use a packet of ranch seasoning and not ranch dip. The dip has a lot more sodium than the seasoning and will make for a fairly salty finished product.

Taco Shells: Any variety of hard taco shells will work here, but using the 'stand and stuff' ones are easiest. Depending on the variety, you may need more or less shells to fill a 9x13 pan. You can also serve these with soft tortillas and skip the baking step altogether.

Toppings: Feel free to add any of your favorite taco toppings to these. We love a spoonful of our homemade guacamole or a dollop of sour cream. Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and minced onion are also delicious.

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