Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken
Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken is perfect for meal prep or an easy dinner, made with chicken breast and broth, slow cooked until tender and juicy and shredded in just a few seconds!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 175kcal
Equipment
- 1 6-Quart Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless (about 4 medium breasts)
- 1 cup chicken broth gluten free
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts side-by-side in the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper. Pour broth on top and place the lid back onto the pot.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 7-8 hours. Once the chicken is fork-tender, use two forks to shred chicken (or use an electric hand mixer). Add additional salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
Click on the time in the instructions to start a timer!
Storage
Refrigerate in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Freeze for 3-4 months in a freezer-safe container.
Recipe Tips
- This recipe works best with boneless chicken breast, but you could also make it with boneless skinless chicken thighs.
- Shred chicken with two forks, or with an electric hand mixer (only if you are not using a crockpot liner).
- I don't like using frozen chicken breasts because they can release too much liquid when cooking in the crockpot.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 515mg | Potassium: 569mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg