If youโ€™re looking for a recipe thatโ€™s smoky, spicy, and absolutely packed with flavor, this Chipotle Shredded Chicken is a winner. Slow-cooked until the chicken is fall-apart tender, then seared for that irresistible smoky aroma, this recipe is the perfect taco filling. But donโ€™t stop there โ€“ itโ€™s also fantastic in burritos, quesadillas, rice bowls, or even piled high on nachos.

The beauty of this recipe is that the slow cooker does most of the work. With just a few simple ingredients โ€“ chipotles in adobo, spices, and chicken stock โ€“ youโ€™ll have a rich, flavorful dish that tastes like it came straight from your favorite taquerรญa.

Why Youโ€™ll Love This Recipe

  • Effortless cooking โ€“ just set it and forget it in the slow cooker.
  • Big, bold flavors โ€“ smoky chipotle peppers, tangy tomatoes, and warm spices.
  • Versatile โ€“ use it for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or meal prep.
  • Perfect for a crowd โ€“ great for taco nights, parties, or family dinners.

Chipotle Shredded Chicken โ€“ Perfect for Tacos ๐ŸŒฎ

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g canned Chipotles in Adobo sauce
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 cups canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp dried Mexican oregano
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs bone-in, skinned โ€“ about 6 thighs
  • 2 cups chicken stock

Method
 

  1. Build the Base โ€“ In the base of your slow cooker, add chipotles in adobo, garlic cloves, diced tomatoes, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Mix well.
  2. Add Chicken & Stock โ€“ Place the chicken thighs into the mixture. Pour in the chicken stock and stir to combine.
  3. Slow Cook โ€“ Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours.
  4. Shred the Chicken โ€“ Remove the chicken, allow it to cool slightly, then shred with two forks.
  5. Make the Sauce โ€“ Let the cooking liquid cool, then transfer it to a food processor. Blend into a smooth paste.
  6. Sear for Flavor โ€“ In a hot pan, sear the shredded chicken in batches until lightly smoky. Add a couple of tablespoons of the blended sauce while searing.
  7. Serve & Enjoy โ€“ Use the chicken as a filling for tacos, serving the rest of the sauce alongside.