Slow Cooker Chicken Birria Tacos are a delicious and easy meal that will quickly become a favorite in your household. These tacos are made with tender, flavorful shredded chicken, wrapped in warm corn tortillas, and topped with your favorite fresh toppings.
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Try making Slow Cooker Birria Sliders, Chicken Tacos, or Buffalo Chicken Nachos for crowd-pleasing recipes. They’re just as flavorful and fun as these tacos.
Why you'll love this recipe
- It’s incredibly easy to make, especially with the help of a slow cooker.
- The rich and spicy broth packs the chicken with loads of flavor.
- Perfect for meal prep! Make it ahead of time and enjoy throughout the week!
Ingredient List
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- boneless skinless chicken thighs
- small yellow onion
- fresh garlic cloves
- Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- fire-roasted tomatoes
- birria seasoning packet
- street taco tortillas
- shredded Mexican cheese
- fresh cilantro, optional garnish
- diced yellow onion, optional garnish
Equipment
- Slow Cooker - 6 quart
- knife
- Cutting Board
- meat claws
- can opener
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- Mix garlic, chipotle peppers, tomatoes, and birria seasoning until combined.
- Add chicken and onions to the slow cooker. Pour the sauce evenly over the top.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours. Shred the chicken.
- Use a hot skillet to sear the tacos.
Make-ahead, storage, and freezer tips
Storage - Leftover cooked chicken can also be stored in the fridge by placing it in an airtight container. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Eileen's Tips for Success
- Heating tortillas in a skillet gives them a deliciously crispy texture and enhances the overall flavor of your tacos, so don't skip this step.
- Shredding the chicken when it's still warm makes the process much easier and ensures even pieces for every taco.
- Use small ramekins to serve the leftover cooking liquid as a dipping sauce for your tacos.
Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways to change the flavor of this dish.
- Protein: Chicken thighs are the best choice for this dish because they are so tender. You can use chicken breasts if that's what you have on hand.
- Various Proteins: Swap the chicken and use chuck roast or pork butt. The options are endless for this recipe.
- Cheese: Use whatever type you have on hand. Examples are crumbled Cotija, crumbled Cotija, Oaxaca, or shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions
Birria is a traditional Mexican dish, originally from the state of Jalisco. It’s a slow-cooked stew typically made with goat, beef, or lamb, infused with a wonderful blend of dried chiles, spices, and herbs.
Birria is rich, savory, and bursting with layers of smoky, spicy, and slightly tangy flavors. It's finger-licking good! I know you love it as much as I do.
Serving Suggestions
Birria can be served as a meal by itself.
You can also pair it with your favorite sides, like this Instant Pot Queso and some tortilla chips, or even a side of this homemade guacamole!
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Slow-cooker Mexican-inspired dishes are always a favorite in our household. Not only are they easy to make, but they also pack a ton of flavor into every bite.
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📖 Recipe
Slow Cooker Chicken Birria Tacos
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Equipment Needed:
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 small yellow onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 7 ounce can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 14.5 ounces fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 ounce envelope, birria seasoning packet
- street taco tortillas
- shredded Mexican cheese
- chopped fresh cilantro optional garnish
- diced yellow onion optional garnish
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Instructions
- Place 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, and 1 small yellow onion (sliced) into the slow cooker vessel.
- In a small mixing bowl, make the sauce mixture by combining 3 cloves garlic (minced)7 ounce can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 14.5 ounces fire roasted tomatoes, and 1 ounce envelope, birria seasoning packet.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low 6 hours or high 4 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred.
- To assemble the tacos heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Dip a street taco tortillas into the cooking liquid and place it into the heated pan.
- Add some shredded chicken, shredded Mexican cheese , chopped fresh cilantro, and diced yellow onion .
- Fold the tortilla over and flip to cook on the other side.
- Remove and repeat with the rest of the tacos.
- Serve the birria tacos with the juices from the slow cooker.
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