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Olivia Farnsworth

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Easy Weeknight Dinner

This Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken recipe is a perfect easy dinner option for busy weeknights or a comforting family dinner. It yields tender, juicy chicken that’s full of flavor and incredibly versatile for use in salads, casseroles, or enchiladas. A great shredded chicken recipe that highlights the convenience of slow cooker chicken.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 143
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Optional: Additional seasonings of choice

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts and broth into a slow cooker that is at least 6 quarts.
  2. Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and any other preferred seasonings evenly over the chicken.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on the low heat setting for 4 to 6 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and can be shredded easily.
  4. Take the chicken out of the slow cooker and transfer it to a cutting board or a pan with edges.
  5. Shred the chicken using two forks, shredding claws, or a meat shredder tool.
  6. Return the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker and mix it well with the cooking juices.
  7. Let the chicken cool and then store it in an airtight container or zip-top bag in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze it for up to 3 months.
  8. Use this shredded chicken in various dishes such as salads, soups, chicken salads, or casseroles whenever needed.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the seasoning to suit your taste or the dish you plan to make with the shredded chicken. This recipe is great for meal prepping and can be stored both in the refrigerator and freezer to keep it fresh.