Best 7 Ranch Chicken Tacos Recipes

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If you're looking to tantalize taste buds with a flavorful and satisfying meal, then you must try ranch chicken tacos. This recipe takes familiar flavors of ranch dressing and transforms it into a delectable marinade for juicy chicken, pairing perfectly with crispy tortillas. With a burst of herbs and spices, these ranch chicken tacos are guaranteed to be a hit at any gathering. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a taste explosion that will leave your family and friends craving more!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

RANCH CHICKEN TACOS



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A great change from regular Mexican style tacos. A cool summer dinner, made quick with leftover rotisserie chicken. Naturally you can use any type of chicken cooked the way you like; just be sure to shred it for real tacos.

Provided by Joan Dredge

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup ranch dressing
¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix, divided
1 tablespoon mild chunky salsa
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
shredded lettuce
1 tomato, chopped
4 green onions, sliced
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Combine ranch dressing, sour cream, 1 teaspoon taco seasoning, and salsa in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  • Toss chicken with remaining taco seasoning. Cover bowl loosely with wax paper or plastic wrap. Microwave chicken until chicken is heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Warm the tortillas in a skillet for about a minute on each side to make them pliable. Place a scoop of chicken on the tortilla and top with lettuce, tomato, green onion, olives, avocado, cheese, and a spoonful of the ranch dressing mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 716.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 101.3 mg, Fat 49 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 1419 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

CHIPOTLE RANCH CHICKEN TACOS



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Chop, chop...or not. These tacos are easy on the cook with ready-to-use produce, pico, dressing and cheese. Thinly slice the radishes and hot peppers, and your fiesta is ready. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup pico de gallo
8 taco shells, warmed
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup coleslaw mix
6 radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chipotle ranch salad dressing
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, corn and pico de gallo in a small microwave-safe dish. Cover and cook on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated through., Spoon chicken mixture into taco shells. Top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts :

RANCH CHICKEN TACOS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 45

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 small corn tortillas
6 small flour tortillas
Avocado Lime Crema, recipe follows
Basic Brown Beans, recipe follows
Grilled Mini Peppers, recipe follows
Mango de Gallo, recipe follows
Salsa Diablo, recipe follows
2 avocados
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Zest and juice of 2 limes
4 cups dried pinto beans, rinsed
2 tablespoons chili powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 red and yellow mini peppers
3 jalapenos, seeded and finely diced
3 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 large red onion, diced
Two 15-ounce cans diced mangoes, drained
2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 teaspoon salt
Two 10-ounce cans diced tomatoes with green chiles, such as Rotel
One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes in juice
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 habanero chile, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno, quartered and sliced thin (with seeds and membrane)
1 canned chipotle in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Juice of 1 lime

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the chicken: Put the chicken in a resealable bag. In a bowl, mix together the cumin, chili powder, crushed pepper, garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; pour over the chicken. Seal the bag and smush to coat.
  • Add the oil to a skillet and heat it up over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a cutting board, cut into cubes, and then return to the skillet; keep warm over low heat, covered in foil.
  • For the tortillas: Wrap the tortillas in foil and warm them in the oven for 15 minutes. Serve the chicken with the tortillas as part of a taco bar.
  • Add the avocados, cilantro, sour cream, milk, salt, pepper and lime zest and juice to a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve as part of a taco bar.
  • Add the beans, chili powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper to a large pot. Add cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until tender, about 6 hours. Serve as part of a taco bar.
  • Heat up a grill pan and slap the peppers on. Cook, turning them occasionally, until blistered on all sides and softened, about 8 minutes total. Remove and set aside. Serve as part of a taco bar.
  • Add the jalapenos, tomatoes, onions, mangoes, cilantro, lime juice and salt to a bowl and stir together. Serve as a taco bar fixing.
  • In a blender or food processor (see Cook's Note), combine the diced tomatoes, whole tomatoes, cilantro, onions, garlic, chiles, hot sauce, cumin, salt, sugar and lime juice. Pulse until you get the salsa to the consistency you like; I do about 10 to 15 pulses. Test seasonings with a tortilla chip, if you dare. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

CHICKEN RANCH TACOS



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Put a creative spin on traditional tacos with this terrific, tangy chicken-ranch recipe.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box (4.7 oz) Old El Paso™ Stand 'n Stuff™ taco shells (10 shells)
3 cups cut-up deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium), if desired
Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa, if desired
Additional ranch dressing, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Heat taco shells in oven as directed on box.
  • Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, place chicken. Sprinkle with taco seasoning mix; toss gently to coat. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes or until hot. Stir in 1/2 cup dressing.
  • Spoon warm chicken mixture into heated taco shells. Top with lettuce, tomato, cheese and onions. Drizzle with salsa and additional dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1500 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g

CHICKEN RANCH TACOS



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Terrific tacos start with a variety of creative toppings. Build your own and no two will be the same!

Provided by Old El Paso

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Old El Paso®

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (4.7 ounce) box Old El Paso® Stand 'N Stuff® taco shells
3 cups cut-up deli rotisserie chicken
1 (1 ounce) package Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix
½ cup ranch dressing
1 ½ cups shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup sliced green onions
1 tablespoon Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky Salsa
1 teaspoon Additional ranch dressing

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Heat taco shells in oven as directed on box.
  • Meanwhile, in medium microwaveable bowl, place chicken. Sprinkle with taco seasoning mix; toss gently to coat. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes or until hot. Stir in 1/2 cup dressing.
  • Spoon warm chicken mixture into heated taco shells. Top with lettuce, tomato, cheese and onions. Drizzle with salsa and additional dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 72.7 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 1082.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

CROCKPOT CHICKEN RANCH TACOS



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Make and share this Crockpot Chicken Ranch Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by memaw 2

Categories     Poultry

Time 3h35m

Yield 12 tacos, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts
1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning
1 (1 ounce) envelope ranch dressing
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
lettuce
tomatoes
cheese
sour cream

Steps:

  • place breasts in crock pot add remaining ingredients except toppings cook on low 3 hours remove chicken and shread return to pot cook 1/2 hour longer make tacos as you like.

CHICKEN RANCH TACOS



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Put a creative spin on traditional tacos with this terrific, tangy chicken-ranch recipe.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box (4.7 oz) Old El Paso™ Stand 'n Stuff™ taco shells (10 shells)
3 cups cut-up deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium), if desired
Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa, if desired
Additional ranch dressing, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Heat taco shells in oven as directed on box.
  • Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, place chicken. Sprinkle with taco seasoning mix; toss gently to coat. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes or until hot. Stir in 1/2 cup dressing.
  • Spoon warm chicken mixture into heated taco shells. Top with lettuce, tomato, cheese and onions. Drizzle with salsa and additional dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1500 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g

Tips:

  • When choosing chicken for tacos, boneless, skinless chicken breasts are a good option since they are easy to cook and cut into strips. Thighs can also be used, but they may need to be cooked for a longer period of time to ensure they are cooked through.
  • To save time, pre-cooked chicken can be used in this recipe. Simply shred or cut the chicken into strips and add it to the tacos.
  • A variety of taco shells can be used for this recipe, including hard shells, soft shells, or even wonton wrappers. If using hard shells, be sure to warm them up according to the package directions before filling them.
  • The ranch dressing in this recipe can be made from scratch or store-bought. If using store-bought, choose a ranch dressing that is thick and creamy.
  • In addition to the ingredients listed in the recipe, other toppings can be added to the tacos, such as lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, or sour cream.
  • For a healthier version of ranch chicken tacos, use whole-wheat tortillas and low-fat cheese. Grilled chicken can also be used instead of fried chicken.

Conclusion:

Ranch chicken tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of toppings to choose from, these tacos can be customized to suit everyone's tastes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give these ranch chicken tacos a try!

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