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Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

Whenever you're looking for juicy, flavorful shredded chicken to add to soups, tacos, sandwiches, salads, and so much more, turn to this Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken recipe! It's easy to make in a Crock Pot with just 3 ingredients and it can be used in a variety of different ways, which makes it perfect for meal prep.
Servings: 4 cups shredded chicken
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Author: Whitney Bond
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Season the chicken breasts on all sides with the chicken seasoning. Add them to a slow cooker.
  • Pour the chicken broth around the chicken in the slow cooker. Slow cook on high for 4-5 hours, or on low for 8-10 hours.
  • After the cooking time, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place on a cutting board. Use two forks, or meat claws, to shred the chicken. Use immediately, or store in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container. You can also store the cooked, shredded chicken in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Notes

  • To double the recipe, simply click the 2X button above. The ingredient amounts will automatically update.
  • If you don't have time to make the chicken seasoning, you can use 1 teaspoon salt + 1 teaspoon black pepper + 1 teaspoon garlic powder to season the chicken.
  • When storing the chicken, I recommend storing it in the broth to keep it nice and juicy. If you’re using the chicken immediately, you don’t need to toss it back in the broth. In fact, you can strain the broth through a fine-mesh strainer, then use it in another recipe that calls for chicken broth.
  • For different seasoning options and ways to use the shredded chicken, refer to the blog post above.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 268kcal (13%)Carbohydrates 2g (1%)Protein 49g (98%)Fat 6g (9%)Saturated Fat 1g (5%)Polyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 146mg (49%)Sodium 482mg (20%)Potassium 863mg (25%)Fiber 0.2g (1%)Sugar 0.3gVitamin A 122mg (2%)Vitamin C 3mg (4%)Calcium 34mg (3%)Iron 2mg (11%)
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