I'm always excited to try new recipes to help keep me inspired in the kitchen.

This week I tried a recipe from a friend and it did not disappoint.

I knew going into it this would be a meal Ella and Jay would thoroughly enjoy because of the pasta...

AND it would be a meal I could easily adapt to meet my own personal preferences for clean eating.

That mindset is actually how I go about meal planning each week. I always try to figure out something I can make that will satisfy everyone's appetites but also meet the desired food related preferences I have for clean eating.

The recipe calls for deliciously seasoned chicken served on a bed of pasta swimming in a delightful creamy sauce. I simply eliminated the sauce and pasta and enjoyed my chicken on a fresh bed of romaine. (and we all enjoyed some steamed green beans as a side).

I sure hope you'll try it. It won't disappoint.

I will say, it's quite spicy so I would eliminate the red pepper altogether or at least reduce it by half if your family doesn't prefer the "kick".

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RECIPE | Crockpot Chicken Ranch Tacos

Crockpot Chicken Ranch Tacos my friends - so delicious you won't realize it's clean eating.

This dairy-free, sugar-free, gluten-free weeknight meal is not only simple, it's also delicious and versatile. 

One of the toughest things I face as a mom who cooks most nights is finding meals everyone will enjoy equally and not tire of quickly. 

I'm always looking for healthy.

Jay wants hearty. 

Ella prefers something fun.

And of course...we all want tasty.

This meal makes us all happy! This flavor-packed, tender, shredded chicken allows Ella to have her tortillas, Jay can have his over rice or white potatoes with all of his favorite toppings and I like mine either as a salad or over a sweet potato. Win. Win. Win.  -> Recipe at the bottom!

All this requires is throwing chicken in a crockpot, adding my Homemade Taco Seasoning, my Homemade Ranch Seasoning, and little bit of water. Cook on low 6 hours. Done!!

Crockpot Chicken Ranch Tacos

Yield: 6-8

Author: Pen + Paper Flowers - Jessica Lyn Kirkland

prep time: 10 Mcook time: 6 hourtotal time: 6 H & 10 M

This flavor-packed chicken ranch taco meat may be the easiest crockpot meal you've ever made. Pair it with rice, make classic tortillas or top a sweet potato or salad with it. Using homemade taco seasoning and ranch seasoning ensures clean eating without the extras that come with packaged seasonings. (links to those additional recipes is included below).

ingredients:

• 6-8 Skinless, boneless chicken thighs (you may substitute chicken breasts)
• 2 TBSP Homemade Taco Seasoning
• 2 TBSP Homemade Ranch Seasoning
• 1/4 (up to 1/2 cup) water

instructions:

How to cook Crockpot Chicken Ranch Tacos

1. Place chicken in crockpot.
2. Sprinkle spices over the top.
3. Add water.
4. Cook on low for 6 hours.
5. Serve with tortillas, rice, potatoes or create a Chicken Ranch Taco Salad.
6. See notes on how to make it your own.

NOTES:

Make it your own! Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your preference. Use less taco seasoning and more ranch. Use less ranch and more taco. Or use only the taco or only the ranch.

Calories
233.37

Fat (grams)
10.12

Sat. Fat (grams)
3.15

Carbs (grams)
3.54

Fiber (grams)
0.54

Net carbs
3.00

Sugar (grams)
0.93

Protein (grams)
32.47

Sodium (milligrams)
715.39

Cholesterol (grams)
159.61

https://www.pnpflowersinc.com/2019/11/Crockpot-Chicken-Ranch-Tacos-Whole30-Approved.htm

Tacos, Chicken, Whole30, Crockpot, Ranch

Crockpot, Chicken, Easy Weeknight Meals

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Sure hope I've enticed your tastebuds!!
This recipe is hands down one of my family's favorites - especially mine because it's easy!
And I still look like a rock star. *wink*

Love you friends!

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It's almost 8pm on a Friday night as I'm finishing up this post.

But I made a promise to my Instagram friends to share it on the blog TODAY...and...well...

I'm keeping my promise.

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