SLOW COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN
This slow cooker shredded chicken recipe delivers juicy, tender, and delicious chicken. This shredded chicken is great for meal prep and incredibly versatile.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1-1 ½ pounds
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the slow cooker. Then, pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 2.5-3 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Then, use two forks to shred the chicken. Let the fully cooked shredded chicken cool and place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use it within 3-4 days. Or, let it completely cool and place it in freezer-safe containers. Then, freeze for 1-2 months.
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Notes
- Serving: This shredded chicken is great for meal prep and versatile. Add it to salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, bowls, wraps, sandwiches, nachos, soup, or pizza.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 40.1g | Fat: 1.5g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 438mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g