Easy Chicken Birria Queso Tacos

Ingredients

• 4 dried guajillo chiles
• 4 dried ancho chiles
• 4 dried arbol chiles (add more for extra spice)
• 2 roma tomatoes, quartered (or one 8 oz can of diced tomatoes)
• 1 medium onion, halved
• 4 cloves garlic
• ½ inch piece of cinnamon stick
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds (or ¼ teaspoon ground cumin)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
• ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
• 2 cups of broth (any kind)
• 1 whole chicken
• 2 cups broth (any kind)
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• Corn tortillas
• Your favorite cheese (sharp cheddar recommended)
• A bunch of cilantro