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Easy chicken recipes are the goal right now. Taco nights are also increasing over here since they are simple, versatile, and tasty.

Chicken ranch tacos will now be in our meal rotation permanently. Adding ranch seasoning to shredded chicken adds so much flavor.

Shredded chicken tacos are always good, but the tangy flavor of ranch brings them to another level.

I think I will make a double-decker taco pizza using this shredded chicken with ranch filling next time!

Chicken ranch taco in a tortilla with toppings on a plate.

Easy Chicken Tacos Recipe with Ranch

This chicken tacos recipe is incredibly easy. All you are really doing is adding a packet of ranch seasoning.

Have you ever seen one of those memes about midwesterners and ranch dressing? I’ve seen ones that say something about people in the midwest sitting on their front porches sipping on ranch dressing. Pretty sure that will be exactly me soon!

I’ve always loved ranch dressing, but lately, I put it on everything. Fitting the midwestern stereotype perfectly and loving every minute of it, you can always find ranch dressing mix in my cabinet! From salads to dips to appetizers like veggie pinwheels, ranch makes everything taste better!

If ranch isn’t your thing, try this Mexican Shredded Chicken Casserole for another family favorite. This would even go great in addition to the tacos.

If you’re looking for more ways to switch up your taco night, work Street Tacos into the mix. With carne asada and a few other taco ingredients, these tiny tacos are packed with big flavor!

Overhead shot of chicken ranch tacos on a plate with shredded chicken in the background.

Chicken ranch taco ingredients

(Exact measurements in the recipe card below)

  • Shredded chicken: I like to use leftover rotisserie chicken sometimes.
  • Taco seasoning: Store-bought or DIY taco seasoning mix recipe.
  • Dry ranch dressing mix
  • Chicken broth
  • Soft or hard taco shells: We also use the low-carb tortillas when we are on the keto diet.
  • Salsa
  • Shredded cheese
  • Chopped avocado
  • Sour cream
  • Any of your favorite taco toppings

How to make chicken ranch tacos

Shredded chicken in a skillet.

Cook and shred your chicken however you choose. I use a slow cooker most of the time.

Dumping a packet of ranch dressing mix into shredded chicken.

Add shredded chicken, taco seasoning, and ranch seasoning to a large skillet.

Pouring taco seasoning onto shredded chicken in a skillet.

Add in the broth and mix well.

Adding broth to chicken ranch taco recipe.

Heat over medium-low heat until the mixture is hot and most of the liquid is evaporated.

Chicken ranch taco mixture in skillet.

Serve in your choice of taco shell and top with your favorite toppings.

Chicken taco mixture into a tortilla.

Notes: Swap the shredded chicken for ground chicken, ground turkey, or ground beef.

Use your favorite type of shredded cheese and additional toppings. This taco recipe is very versatile and feel free to tweak it to your liking or to fit what you have on hand.

I like to use low-carb tortillas to keep this taco recipe more keto friendly.

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12/20/2023 02:59 am GMT

For dessert, make this easy fried ice cream recipe!

A plate of shredded chicken tacos with ranch and toppings.
Yield: 4 people

Chicken Ranch Tacos

Chicken ranch taco in a shell with toppings on a plate

Adding ranch to your shredded chicken tacos is a tasty way to mix up taco night! An easy chicken taco recipe the whole family will love.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken, cooked and shredded
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • soft or hard taco shells
  • salsa
  • shredded cheese
  • chopped avocado
  • sour cream
  • any of your favorite taco toppings

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, add chicken, taco and ranch seasoning. Add broth and mix well. Heat over medium low heat until hot and most of the liquid is evaporated.
  2. Serve in a shell with your favorite toppings. 

Notes

Serves 4-6 people. A serving of taco meat is technically 2 oz, but I think most of us pile on more than that!

Prep time does not include cooking and shredding the chicken.

You can substitute the shredded chicken for ground turkey, ground chicken, or even ground beef.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 481Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 1641mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 6gSugar: 4gProtein: 35g

Nutrition facts are an estimate only.

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