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    Home » Keto

    Keto Chicken Tacos - Ranch Style!

    Published: Dec 30, 2019 Updated: Feb 6, 2021 By: Cassidy Stauffer May contain affiliate links.

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    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!

    overhead shot of chicken tacos laid out on cutting board
    overhead shot of chicken tacos laid out on cutting board

    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!

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    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:

    shredded chicken in bowl with 2 forks
    shredded chicken in a bowl

    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! 

    overhead shot of homemade ranch dressing in white bowl
    overhead shot of homemade ranch dressing in a white bowl

    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

    shredded chicken with taco seasoning and ranch in cast iron skillet
    shredded chicken with taco seasoning and ranch in cast iron skillet

    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.

    chicken tacos lined up on cutting board
    chicken tacos lined up on cutting board

    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. 

    Looking for more recipes?

    • Shredded Beef Tacos
    • Paleo & Keto Beef Enchiladas
    • Whole30 Taco Soup {Low-Carb & Paleo}

    Or this Strawberry Salsa with Breaded Chicken Tacos looks amazing! To make it low-carb I would just use Keto Tortillas and Low-Carb Chicken Strips!

    If you've tried these Keto Chicken Tacos or any other recipe on the blog please let me know in the comments below!

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    Keto Chicken Tacos - Ranch Style!

    These Ranch Keto Chicken Tacos combine my 2 favorite things - tacos and ranch dressing! They are also gluten-free, Paleo, and can be made Whole30!
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    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 6
    CALORIES :198kcal
    CARBS :4g
    FIBER :1g
    Author: Cassidy Stauffer

    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
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    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.

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    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

    Serving: 1serving of meat (⅙th of recipe) | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 587mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 1170IU | Vitamin C: 1.6mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1.7mg

    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.

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    1. Kortney says

      February 20, 2019 at 7:16 pm

      OH wow... what a fun way to use ranch. I know so many people would freak out for this recipe.

      Reply
    2. Erin Dee says

      January 28, 2019 at 2:32 am

      These need to happen for our next Taco Tuesday! So easy to make and they look delicious!

      Reply
      • Cassidy says

        January 28, 2019 at 4:06 pm

        Thanks so much Erin!!!

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    3. jenna | the urben life says

      January 24, 2019 at 4:22 pm

      These look so tasty! I love tacos 🙂 Def need to give your paleo tortillas a try. I love homemade tortillas so much

      Reply
    4. Anne01 says

      May 09, 2012 at 5:59 pm

      Another great recipe! And so easy! Thank you!

      Reply
    5. CassidyS says

      May 08, 2012 at 5:35 pm

      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

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    6. Evelyn @ Hanging by a Silver Lining says

      May 06, 2012 at 12:42 am

      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!!

      Reply
    7. Six Sisters says

      May 02, 2012 at 2:10 am

      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

      Reply
    8. Michelle @ The Willing Cook says

      April 27, 2012 at 9:22 pm

      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

      Reply
    9. Anne @ Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy says

      April 26, 2012 at 1:12 pm

      These sound so delicious! Pinning!

      Reply
    10. r.mcnatt says

      April 24, 2012 at 1:01 pm

      I Love Tacos so can't wait to try these! Btw great pics!

      Reply
    11. Melaina at Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery says

      April 23, 2012 at 2:30 pm

      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 🙂

      Reply

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