Description
This tender and flavorful ranch chicken is perfect for tacos or wraps. Serve with your favorite toppings for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 packet (1-ounce) ranch seasoning mix (Hidden Valley Ranch—see note 1)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1–1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (see note 2)
Instructions
- Spray a large (6-quart) slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Combine all seasonings and chicken broth in a slow cooker. Whisk well to combine. Using tongs, add in chicken thighs and flip around to coat in liquid. Arrange the thighs flat in a single layer with the smooth side down.
- Cover and cook on high for 3–5 hours or on low for 4–6 hours—until the chicken can be easily shredded.
- Turn off the slow cooker. Remove the chicken, discard any fat, and shred the meat using two forks or dice it with a knife.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir gently. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve the chicken in charred corn or flour tortillas (see note 4) topped with your choice of guacamole or avocado, lettuce, shredded Cheddar, lime, cilantro, sour cream, and cilantro-lime sauce.
Notes
- Note 1: For best results, use Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix.
- Note 2: Chicken thighs are preferable for a tender texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg