I know you are all mightily aware of it, but it should be said that I LOVE TACOS. Unapologetically, and completely. There are so many ways to enjoy them, and I have 5 or 6 on rotation for Taco Tuesday....including these yummy delights! The chicken couldn't be easier to make, so it is super convenient to make during football season, when my son has practice 2-3 nights a week....or even if you just have a full afternoon ahead of you. The spiciness of the cayenne, chili powder, and chipotle play really well off of the herby-buttermilky-funkiness of the Ranch seasoning. And the best thing about these tacos? EVERYONE LOVES THEM. I serve them (with both corn tortillas AND flour tortillas....because, our kids don't both share our love of corn tortillas.) with all kinds of toppings, and although I treated them Cali-style tonight, with crumbled crispy bacon and avocado......I also put out black beans, cilantro and onion, diced tomato, and crumbled Cotija. They really are a family pleaser, because the chicken has a tiny bit of spice by itself but not so much of a spice that the kids can't eat and enjoy them....and with a plethora of toppings to choose from, everyone can customize theirs.

The Pollo:

1-2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 packages of ranch dressing mix
1 chipotle in adobo, diced up really well
1 cup chicken stock
2 tsp taco seasoning
1 tsp black pepper

Now, pay attention, because this is important.........you dump them all in your crock pot. I know....complicated. I turn on my crock pot. I set it to high for about 4 hours. BOOM. Now, I like to shred the chicken and then sear it off with some of the resulting stock from crock pot until there is a crispy sear of concentrated deliciousness and serve. Taco Tuesday made easy!!