These Ranch Keto Chicken Tacos combine my 2 favorite things - tacos and ranch dressing! Not only are they extremely delicious and flavorful, but they're easy to make and are gluten-free & paleo too!
These Ranch Keto Chicken Tacos are not only ridiculously easy to make, but they're super tasty too!
They combine 2 of my favorite flavors - tacos and ranch dressing! They're gluten-free and can be made low-carb, paleo, or turned into a Whole30 Chicken Taco Salad!
Tortillas
Whether you make these low-carb, paleo, or whole30 compliant entirely depends on the tortilla - or lack thereof! For Paleo tortillas, I have several options:
- Grain-Free Tortillas or Wraps
- or Siete Tortillas for store-bought
For low-carb, you can use my Soft & Flexible Keto Tortillas or simply leave out the tortilla and make Low-Carb & Whole30 Chicken Taco Salad.
Ingredients
- shredded chicken
- taco seasoning
- ranch dressing
- tortillas
- garnishes
Here are the particulars:
Start with some shredded chicken. You can use leftover chicken, a rotisserie chicken, or make Perfectly Cooked Shredded Chicken In The Instant Pot Or Oven.
You'll need to mix up some taco seasoning. This includes onion powder, garlic powder, sea salt, chili powder, paprika, oregano, cumin, and black pepper.
Or if you have a store-bought taco seasoning you like, you can use a packet of that!
You also need to make some ranch dressing. While you could use store-bought ranch, the homemade version is super easy to make and tastes SO much better than store-bought.
It consists of mayo, coconut cream (or sour cream), apple cider vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, dill, ground pepper, parsley, and sea salt.
Easy instructions
Step #1: Add the shredded chicken to a DRY pan and add the taco seasoning. I know it's strange, but trust me on this.
Heat over medium heat and cook until the taco seasoning well coats the chicken and becomes fragrant.
Step #2: Add ½ cup of ranch dressing and cook until the chicken is nicely coated.
Step #3: Add the shredded ranch chicken to a tortilla or on top of a bed of lettuce. Then, add toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese, and additional ranch!
Storage instructions
The meat can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or frozen for 2 to 3 months.
Top tips
- While you can use store-bought ranch, the homemade version is super to easy to make and tastes SO much better than store-bought. If you use store-bought, I recommend Tessame's or Primal Kitchen.
- Even though the taco seasoning is easy to mix together and uses basic spices, you can replace it with a packet of store-bought taco seasoning if you prefer.
- For Paleo tortillas, I have several options: Grain-Free Tortillas or Wraps or Siete Tortillas for store-bought
- For low-carb, use me soft & flexible Keto Tortillas or simply leave out the tortilla and make Low-Carb & Whole30 Chicken Taco Salad.
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📖 Recipe
Keto Chicken Tacos - Ranch Style!
Ingredients
- 1.5 - 2 Lbs Cooked, Shredded Chicken
- ½ Cup Ranch Dressing + more as needed - click link for homemade ranch recipe
- 10 Tortillas - see notes below
Taco Seasoning:
- ½ tsp. Onion Powder
- ¼ tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp. Sea Salt
- 1 tsp. Cumin
- 1 tsp. Paprika
- ½ tsp. Oregano
- 1 Tbsp. Chili Powder
Optional Toppings:
- Tomatoes
- Lettuce
- Guacamole
- Shredded Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Salsa
Instructions
- Prepare the shredded chicken and set aside.
- Mix together the taco seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. If making homemade ranch, prepare that also and set aside.
- Add the shredded chicken to a large, dry skillet and turn burner to medium heat. Then, add the taco seasonings and cook until chicken is well coated and everything is heated through around 3 to 5 minutes. Notice: You do not add olive oil, cooking spray, or water to the pan!
- Add the ranch dressing to the pan and stir until everything is well coated and heated through.
- Serve in a tortilla of choice or over a bed of lettuce with toppings and extra ranch.
Add Your Own Notes
Notes
- Nutritional Info does not include tortillas.
- While you can use store-bought ranch, the homemade version is super to easy to make and tastes SO much better than store-bought. If you use store-bought, I recommend Tessame's or Primal Kitchen.
- Even though the taco seasoning is easy to mix together and uses basic spices, you can replace it with a packet of store-bought taco seasoning if you prefer.
- For Paleo tortillas, I are the options:
- Grain-Free Tortillas or Wraps (homemade tortilla of choice)
- or Siete Tortillas for store-bought
- For low-carb, use my soft & flexible Keto Tortillas or simply leave out the tortilla and make Low-Carb & Whole30 Chicken Taco Salad.
Nutrition
NET CARBS = Total Carbs - Fiber - Allulose - Xylitol
Nutritional information is approximate and may vary. Sugar alcohols, xylitol, and allulose are included in the total carbs and fiber.
Looking for more information on the keto diet? Check out my
adapted from Do You Smell That?
Kortney says
OH wow... what a fun way to use ranch. I know so many people would freak out for this recipe.
Erin Dee says
These need to happen for our next Taco Tuesday! So easy to make and they look delicious!
Cassidy says
Thanks so much Erin!!!
jenna | the urben life says
These look so tasty! I love tacos 🙂 Def need to give your paleo tortillas a try. I love homemade tortillas so much
Anne01 says
Another great recipe! And so easy! Thank you!
CassidyS says
Evelyn- I'm so glad my recipe was a hit, it's one of our new favorites 🙂
Michelle- I just discovered the Follow Your Heart vegan ranch, and it's SO good! The best store-bought so far.
r.mcnatt, Anne, & Six Sisters- Thanks so much for the nice comments, I hope you like them. And Anne, thanks for pinning this 🙂
Love,
Cassidy
Evelyn @ Hanging by a Silver Lining says
I made this for dinner tonight. It was a hit. My husband who is rather antagonistic about all the gluten free recipes was raving about how good these tacos were. His favorite gf recipe yet. Thanks!!
Six Sisters says
Gluten free and delicious...this is great! Thanks for being a part of our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday." Hope to see you again real soon!! -The Sisters
Michelle @ The Willing Cook says
We love tacos in our house! They are especially good made into a ranch style. I didn't even know vegan ranch salad dressing exists. Thanks for sharing this week at Allergy-Free Wednesdays! As always, hope to see you back again next week.
Have a good weekend!
~Michelle, AFW Hostess
Anne @ Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy says
These sound so delicious! Pinning!
r.mcnatt says
I Love Tacos so can't wait to try these! Btw great pics!
Melaina at Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery says
This is such a great idea! I love how easy it as and that it is naturally gluten free! Definitely going to be making this for dinner one night this week 🙂