All-Purpose Crockpot Shredded Chicken
Crockpot Shredded Chicken is a simple, all-purpose chicken recipe made in a slow cooker! Perfectly tender and juicy and great for meal prep!
Servings: 6 cups
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (fresh or frozen*)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Pour chicken broth into the slow cooker. Place chicken in the slow cooker and sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder. *If using frozen chicken, you do not need the chicken broth.
- Cook on high for 3 1/2-4 hours or on low for 5 hours. Shred chicken with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and cook for an additional 30 minutes on low. This step helps to keep the chicken moist and tender and adds a little more flavor.
- Divide chicken into 2 cup (or more/less, depending on your needs) portions and place into freezer bags and store in the freezer for up to 4 months. Add chicken to sandwiches, soups, tacos and casseroles!
Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 6 cups of shredded chicken. Exact amounts will vary.
- Easily double the recipe - make as much chicken as will fit in your slow cooker! Just make sure to check the internal temperature so chicken is properly cooked.
Nutrition
Calories: 303kcal | Protein: 51g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 504mg | Potassium: 865mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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