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Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken
This slow cooker shredded chicken recipe is a simple way to prepare chicken that turns out tender, juicy, and flavorful every time. Versatile and customizable, it can be used in a variety of dishes from salads to enchiladas and casseroles, making it great for meal prep.
Prep
5 min
Cook
4h
Total
4h 5m
Serves
5
Instructions
- 01
In a 6-quart or larger slow cooker, place chicken breasts and broth. Top with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and any other seasoning you would like.
- 02
Cover and cook on the LOW setting until the chicken is cooked through and can be easily shredded with two forks, 4-6 hours.
- 03
Remove the chicken from the crockpot and place on a cutting board or rimmed sheet pan.
- 04
Using two forks, shredder claws, or this meat shredder tool, shred the chicken.
- 05
Add the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker and toss with the leftover juices.
- 06
Once the chicken has cooled, store it in an airtight container or zip top bag in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- 07
This shredded chicken is ready to be used in a variety of recipes such as over salads, chicken salads, soups, and casseroles.
Nutrition
per serving · 4 ounces
- Calories
- 143
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbs
- 0g
- Fat
- 4g
- Fiber
- 0g
- Sugar
- 0g
- Sat. fat
- 1g
- Sodium
- 323mg
- Cholesterol
- 66mg
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