Slow Cooker Mexican Ranch Chicken
Slow Cooker Mexican Ranch Chicken is a flavorful and effortless dish that combines tender chicken with zesty ranch dressing, colorful vegetables, and just the right amount of taco seasoning. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe requires minimal prep time and delivers maximum flavor. Serve it in tacos, over rice, or atop a fresh salad for a versatile meal your family will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, mix ranch dressing and taco seasoning until combined.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken and add corn, black beans, bell peppers, and diced tomatoes on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred the chicken with two forks directly in the pot and stir to combine.
- Serve warm with your choice of tortillas or over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg