Busy weeknights? One crockpot recipe turns into THREE delicious Mexican-inspired meals—Birria Tacos, Mexican Soup, and Taco Bowls! Cook once, eat all week.
CROCKPOT BASE RECIPE
2 sweet onions, diced
2 lbs chicken thighs (or breasts, even frozen!)
1 (8 oz) jar salsa (your fave)
2 cans diced green chiles
1 jar pickled red onions
👉 Toss everything into your crockpot. Cover and cook on LOW 8–10 hrs. Shred chicken with 2 forks when done. SEE DIRECTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS ACCORDING TO MEAL.
MEAL #1: Chicken Birria Tacos
In a buttered skillet, lay down a corn tortilla.
Add shredded Mexican cheese + chicken (on one side).
Fold + crisp both sides.
Serve with crockpot juice + sour cream for dipping.
🌿 Add cilantro inside for extra flavor!
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MEAL #2: Mexican Soup
Shred the chicken.
Add ½ bag roasted frozen corn (last hour).
Add 2 cans black beans, drained (last 30 min).
Stir in ½ cup cilantro + optional ½ cup heavy cream.
Top with tortilla strips, sour cream, lime, and cilantro.
MEAL #3: Mexican Taco Bowls
Build your bowl with rice, black beans, shredded chicken.
Add cheese, cilantro, jalapeños, and toppings you love!
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MEAL #3: Mexican Taco Bowls
Build your bowl with rice, black beans, shredded chicken.
Add cheese, cilantro, jalapeños, and toppings you love!
