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Crockpot Chicken Birria Tacos

These slow cooker chicken birria tacos are packed with flavor, tender from hours of simmering, and finished with crispy tortillas, melty cheese, and that must-have birria dipping broth. Easy, affordable, and perfect for taco night.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 7 ounce canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 14.5 ounce fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 ounce birria seasoning
  • Taco sized tortillas
  • Mexican cheese or mozzarella
  • Cilantro and onion for serving

Instructions

  • Place the chicken and sliced onion in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, chipotle in adobo, tomatoes, and birria seasoning until well combined.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, making sure it’s fully coated.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4, until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
  • Once it’s done, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
  • To build the tacos, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  • Dip a tortilla into the cooking liquid (yes, it’s messy—but so worth it), then lay it in the hot pan.
  • Add a scoop of shredded chicken, a handful of cheese, and any toppings you like.
  • Fold the tortilla in half, press gently, and flip to cook the other side until it’s crispy and golden.
  • Repeat with the rest of the tortillas, then serve hot with extra sauce on the side for dipping.