Slow Cooker Cool Ranch Tacos

May 13, 2023Updated Sep 20, 2025

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Give your tacos a twist of flavor with this Slow Cooker Cool Ranch Tacos recipe. All you need are just four ingredients to whip up this easy recipe. Just a heads up, you may want to make a double batch because they’re that good!

Create a complete Taco Tuesday meal with my Slow Cooker Tomatillo Salsa and Slow Cooker Queso Blanco.

Cool ranch tacos in front of a slow cooker.

I want to thank a reader named Christine who wrote me the kindest letter in the mail with this recipe in it! It really made my day to receive such a kind letter. I hope you enjoy this delicious recipe too!

You need a few pantry staples like ranch dressing, chicken broth, taco seasoning, and chicken breasts. Everything is dumped into the crock pot and cooked until the chicken is nice and tender. These are just as versatile as other taco meat and can be prepared using your favorite toppings. If you love cool ranch Doritos, then this is the recipe for you. You may also like my classic slow cooker chicken tacos recipe.

Ingredients for cool ranch tacos on a table.

Recipe Ingredients

Chicken Breasts: Boneless skinless chicken breasts work best for this recipe. I’d use at least 4 pounds (or more) to ensure you have enough chicken.
Taco Seasoning: One packet of original taco seasoning mix is all you need (unless you plan to use more chicken). You can keep it mild with the original mix or add a little kick by using a spicy taco seasoning mix.
Ranch Seasoning: This is where the pop in ranch flavor comes in. Just one packet is plenty.
Chicken Broth: The broth helps create a liquid base for the chicken to stay moist.

How to Make Cool Ranch Tacos

Add chicken with ranch and taco seasoning, then slow-cook until shred-ready.
Shred and mix back into the juices for a saucy taco filling.

How to serve:

One of the most classic ways to serve ranch chicken is in flour tortillas or taco shells.
Add your favorite taco toppings to the shredded chicken, such as shredded cheese, black beans, sour cream, and salsa.
Don’t hesitate to make a delicious taco salad and a side of cilantro lime rice or Spanish rice.

Three cool ranch tacos on a cutting board.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use ground beef with this recipe?

Yes. You can use ground beef, shredded pork, or chorizo. Boneless thighs are another option if you want to stick with using chicken.

Can I use homemade taco seasoning?

Of course! Some people like to make their own seasonings. It should taste relatively the same depending on the recipe you follow.

How do I store leftover crockpot chicken ranch tacos?

Add any remaining ranch chicken to an airtight container and keep them in the fridge (for up to 4 days). Reheat the chicken mixture over medium heat until warmed throughout.

Can I put frozen chicken in the crock pot?

No, do not use frozen chicken. Allow your frozen chicken to thaw before cooking it in the slow cooker. You want to make sure the chicken is fully cooked.