Best 5 Chicken Ranchero Tacos Recipes

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Chicken Ranchero Tacos: A Culinary Symphony of Bold Flavors and Authentic Charm

Embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with our delectable Chicken Ranchero Tacos, a symphony of bold flavors and authentic Mexican charm. These tacos are a delightful fusion of zesty chicken nestled in a warm tortilla, topped with a medley of fresh and flavorful ingredients. Our comprehensive guide features three mouthwatering recipes that cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs: the Classic Chicken Ranchero Tacos, bursting with traditional flavors; the Vegetarian Ranchero Tacos, a plant-based delight; and the tangy and refreshing Baja Fish Tacos, a coastal twist on this classic dish. Each recipe offers a unique flavor profile, ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience. So, gather your ingredients, ignite your taste buds, and prepare to savor the vibrant flavors of Chicken Ranchero Tacos.

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

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

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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Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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
1 box (4.7 oz) Old El Paso® Stand 'N Stuff® taco shells (10 shells)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 325° F. Heat taco shells in oven as directed on box.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. Spoon warm chicken mixture into heated taco shells. Top with lettuce, tomato, cheese and onions. Drizzle with salsa and additional dressing.

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

CHICKEN-RANCH TACOS



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All ingredients amounts may be adjusted to taste --- you may substitute the bottled Hidden Valley Ranch dressing for the package, I prefer the package --- I have even made these using Caesar salad dressing from my recipe#116849 instead of the Ranch :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Poultry

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 -8 taco shells (I use the stand n' stuff)
2 tablespoons oil
5 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into small bite-size pieces)
0.5 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (can use more to taste)
1 (28 g) package hidden valley ranch dressing mix
2 cups shredded head lettuce
1 -2 tomatoes, finely chopped
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (or to taste)
2 -3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl mix together the dry ranch dressing mix with 1 cup milk and 1 cup of mayonnaise (or according to the package directions for dressing, I also add in 1 teaspoon fresh garlic but that is optional) mix until well combined; refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add in the chicken cubes and toss with a spoon until cooked through, seasoning with the taco mix just before the chicken is finished cooking (do not overcook the chicken cubes or they will be dry) transfer to a bowl.
  • Divide the cooked chicken cubes between each taco shell, then drizzle the top of the chicken with a small amount of prepared Ranch dressing (make certain to save some dressing to drizzle on the top of the tacos).
  • Top with a small amount of shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheese, then green onion.
  • Drizzle the top of the tacos with more ranch dressing.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.7, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 163.7, Sodium 1355.4, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 5.8, Protein 47.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your chicken ranchero tacos the best flavor. If possible, use organic chicken, fresh tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.
  • Cook the chicken properly: The chicken should be cooked until it is cooked through but not dry. Overcooked chicken will be tough and chewy.
  • Use a good quality ranch dressing: The ranch dressing is a key ingredient in these tacos. Use a brand that you like and that has a good flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the spice level: If you like your tacos spicy, you can add more chili powder or cayenne pepper to the recipe. If you don't like spicy food, you can reduce the amount of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the tacos with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for chicken ranchero tacos include shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Conclusion:

Chicken ranchero tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken ranchero tacos a try. You won't be disappointed!

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