Full of flavor using packets of Ranch Dressing and Italian Salad Dressing Mix. These taqueria style slow cooker chicken sliders are perfect to feed a crowd … and that crowd will be pleased.
With my job becoming more demanding, I have vowed to find more crock pot recipes and finding one with a Southwestern flair, I was all over it. Let’s take a look.
This crock pot recipe is bursting with flavor. Chicken breasts are slow cooked in a sauce using packets of Good Seasons Italian Dressing and Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing. Add some chipotle chili, cumin and vinegar and you’ve got a unique and exciting combination. I’ve included Affiliate Links for your convenience.
With just two of us, there was enough for plenty of leftovers. Our first meal we used the meat for tacos. Served on warmed soft corn tortillas and garnished with cilantro, tomatoes, lettuce, sweet onion, lettuce and sour cream…it was delicious.
The next night for dinner, I made little sliders (top photo). The chicken warmed in the microwave, piled high on mayo slathered soft rolls, topped with thin slices of Monterey Jack Cheese and then broiled until the cheese was melted and bubbly. Finished with a spicy dill pickle chip, it was a great little slider sandwich.
Recipe for Taqueria Style Slow Cooker Chicken Sliders
I hope you give these slow cooker chicken sliders a try. And if you do, please come back and let me know how you liked it and give the recipe a star rating.
Your feedback is valuable to me for developing future recipes. And if you have a favorite chicken sliders recipe, let me know, Iād love to give it a try.
1/2teaspoonchipotle chile powder or 1 chipotle pepper in adobo
2clovesgarlicminced
1packetItalian salad dressing mix0.7 ound4, I used Good Seasons brand
1packetRanch dressing mixI used Hidden Valley brand
1/2cupsalad oiluse a neutral flavored oil
2poundsboneless skinless chicken breasts
2tablespoonsfresh cilantrochopped, optional
1-2limescut into wedges
Instructions
Rinse chicken and pat dry. Place in the lightly oiled crock of a slower cooker. Set aside.
In a pint jar, place the water, white vinegar, cumin, chipotle chile powder or chipotle chile in adobo, minced garlic, Italian salad dressing mix, and Ranch dressing mix. Put the lid on the jar and shake until the ingredients are well blended.
Remove lid from jar and add salad oil. Put lid back on jar and shake to blend oil well with the other ingredients. Pour over chicken.
Cover slow cooker and cook on high 4-5 hours. Shred chicken with two forks and allow to remain in slow cooker for an additional 30 minutes.
Remove chicken from slow cooker with a slotted spoon to allow juices to drain away. Keep cooking juices to moisten chicken as desired. Dress chicken with chopped cilantro and lime wedges, optional.
May be used in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, salads, or other Mexican dishes of choice.
Taqueria Style Slow Cooker Chicken Sliders …It’s What’s for Dinner.
Lea Ann, what a great idea for using the chicken in a sandwich. I hadn’t thought of doing that. Thanks for the nice write-up. This is my first time participating in the Secret Recipe Club and I find that I am really enjoying it. I look forward to getting to know your blog and having more great recipes to use for my family. Have a good day. ~Terri
My first time too Terri. I loved looking through your blog, so many delicious things. I about fainted over those mashed potatoes dripping in butter .. but I just couldn’t pick the first thing I saw on your blog.
Yum, yum and more yum! Great versatile recipe and I love the way you’ve used the chicken! Your photographs look good enough to eat! š Welcome to the SRC! Great job!
I’m on the hunt for slow cooked anything these days – life is crazy! I’m such a nerd but have to mention how much I love the font of your site. Hope you enjoyed your first month in the SRC!
I have loved the first month in the SRC and look forward to next month. And I’m finding so many blogs I didn’t know existed. Fun. And thanks for the font compliment, I’m such a nerd that I love the red color in the font. š
What a gorgeous taco spread – how pretty all that colorful food looks laid out like that! This chicken sounds delicious and I love the versatility. Do you think it would be good on nachos?
The chicken is so flavorful, it would go good on a board. š Actually, the chicken is so flavorful, we preferred it on the sandwiches. I think the less competing flavors the better. But yes, it would be good on nachos. Does that answer your question? Probably not. š
this does indeed sound like a great and easy recipe – glad you found it to share … I just made a big batch of chicken tamales this weekend but it never occurred to me to cook the chicken overnight in the crockpot.
I also enjoy reading Terri’s blog and she has some great photography! I missed this recipe so I’m very happy you chose it because I’m looking forward to trying this.
I don’t know why I’m a little intimidated by my slow cooker, however, I fully intend to do a pulled chicken or pork dish this year. I’ll need to hang onto this as a reference.
Terri @ that's some good cookin' says
September 10, 2012 at 12:17 pmLea Ann, what a great idea for using the chicken in a sandwich. I hadn’t thought of doing that. Thanks for the nice write-up. This is my first time participating in the Secret Recipe Club and I find that I am really enjoying it. I look forward to getting to know your blog and having more great recipes to use for my family. Have a good day. ~Terri
Lea Ann says
September 10, 2012 at 5:59 pmMy first time too Terri. I loved looking through your blog, so many delicious things. I about fainted over those mashed potatoes dripping in butter .. but I just couldn’t pick the first thing I saw on your blog.
Karen says
September 10, 2012 at 12:30 pmI love something like this because you can use it in so many different ways.
Lea Ann says
September 10, 2012 at 5:58 pmYou’re so right Karen. It was good served all by itself warmed up along side vegetables. A really good flavored dish.
Suzanne says
September 10, 2012 at 12:57 pmYum, yum and more yum! Great versatile recipe and I love the way you’ve used the chicken! Your photographs look good enough to eat! š Welcome to the SRC! Great job!
Lea Ann says
September 10, 2012 at 5:57 pmThanks so much Suzanne. I’ve really enjoyed my first SRC. It was so exciting to see who had my name and what they made. Glad to be a member.
Cathy @ Noble Pig says
September 10, 2012 at 3:01 pmI want to eat at your house. Are you making these again tonight? It’s worth the plane trip.
Lea Ann says
September 10, 2012 at 5:56 pmAnd I want to eat at your house! š
Judee @ Gluten Free A-Z says
September 10, 2012 at 3:07 pmLove you photos .. looks like a great recipe
Lea Ann says
September 10, 2012 at 5:56 pmThanks Judee! And thanks for stopping by.
Corina says
September 10, 2012 at 7:57 pmThose little tacos look gorgeous!
Lea Ann says
September 11, 2012 at 6:47 amThank you Corina.
Joanne says
September 11, 2012 at 5:35 amHaving tasty shredded chicken on hand is definitely a major plus! There’s so much you can do with it!
Lea Ann says
September 11, 2012 at 6:48 amCouldn’t agree more Joanne.
Karen Harris says
September 11, 2012 at 6:08 amWhat a fun activity. I can’t wait to see your future posts. This does indeed look like a delicious recipe.
Lea Ann says
September 11, 2012 at 6:48 amThanks Karen.
colleen @ Secrets from the Cookie Princess says
September 11, 2012 at 7:25 amYummy! Welcome to SRC–great recipe for your first month. Pinning this to try it myself later.
Lea Ann says
September 11, 2012 at 4:42 pmThanks for stopping by, the welcome, and the pin. Look forward to getting to know everyone better through SRC.
Louisa [Living Lou] says
September 11, 2012 at 8:46 amI’m on the hunt for slow cooked anything these days – life is crazy! I’m such a nerd but have to mention how much I love the font of your site. Hope you enjoyed your first month in the SRC!
Lea Ann says
September 11, 2012 at 4:41 pmI have loved the first month in the SRC and look forward to next month. And I’m finding so many blogs I didn’t know existed. Fun. And thanks for the font compliment, I’m such a nerd that I love the red color in the font. š
Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says
September 11, 2012 at 2:48 pmWhat a versatile dish. I love meals like this. How fun that you are part of this now Lea Ann.
Sam
Lea Ann says
September 11, 2012 at 4:40 pmWhen I read the ingredients, I thought it was very creative. Just had to give it a try.
Vickie says
September 11, 2012 at 4:46 pmWhat a gorgeous taco spread – how pretty all that colorful food looks laid out like that! This chicken sounds delicious and I love the versatility. Do you think it would be good on nachos?
Lea Ann says
September 12, 2012 at 5:06 amThe chicken is so flavorful, it would go good on a board. š Actually, the chicken is so flavorful, we preferred it on the sandwiches. I think the less competing flavors the better. But yes, it would be good on nachos. Does that answer your question? Probably not. š
Miz Helen says
September 11, 2012 at 7:04 pmI just pinned your awesome recipe! Thanks for sharing and have a great day.
Miz Helen
Lea Ann says
September 12, 2012 at 5:04 amThanks so much for the Pin! And stopping by.
Shelley C says
September 11, 2012 at 7:28 pmYUM. I love crock pot dishes, and this chicken dish looks and sounds like a real winner – so versatile and delicious. Really great choice.
Lea Ann says
September 12, 2012 at 5:04 amThanks Shelley, and thanks for stopping by and the comment.
vianney says
September 12, 2012 at 1:13 amwhat a fun food blog adventure~ Oh we have been super busy since school kicked off, this would make a perfect mid week meal! thanks!!
Lea Ann says
September 12, 2012 at 5:03 amGood to hear from you Vianney. I’ve got to find more crock pot recipes. It’s been wild around here.
Drick says
September 12, 2012 at 6:29 amthis does indeed sound like a great and easy recipe – glad you found it to share … I just made a big batch of chicken tamales this weekend but it never occurred to me to cook the chicken overnight in the crockpot.
Lea Ann says
September 13, 2012 at 6:26 amOvernight might make the chicken mushy. Only a few hours will do. I really want to make tamales one of these days….:) Thanks for stopping by Drick.
Axelle the french cooker says
September 12, 2012 at 12:34 pmIt’s looks delicious. I love those kind of sandwiches.
Lea Ann says
September 13, 2012 at 6:25 amMeeeee toooo! š
Susan says
September 12, 2012 at 4:15 pmI also enjoy reading Terri’s blog and she has some great photography! I missed this recipe so I’m very happy you chose it because I’m looking forward to trying this.
Lea Ann says
September 13, 2012 at 6:25 amThanks for the comment Susan. I have just found her blog and look forward to more delicious recipes. Thanks for the comment.
Dan says
September 14, 2012 at 8:32 amLooks so delicious!
I don’t know why I’m a little intimidated by my slow cooker, however, I fully intend to do a pulled chicken or pork dish this year. I’ll need to hang onto this as a reference.
Lea Ann says
September 14, 2012 at 5:33 pmI’ve done more pork than chicken. Both come out really good. Thanks for stopping by and the comment Dan.
NancyC says
September 16, 2012 at 1:01 pmThe chicken sounds delicious!
Lea Ann says
September 16, 2012 at 4:09 pmThanks Nancy.
Chris says
September 24, 2012 at 7:47 pmLea Ann – great choice! Throw me in that slow cooker with a few tortillas and I’ll eat my way out of there.
Lea Ann says
September 25, 2012 at 5:03 pmLove this comment.