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Crockpot Shredded Chicken Recipe

Perfect for meal prep, this Crockpot Shredded chicken is flavorful and great for soups, stews, chilis, salads and so much more. Just pop in the slow cooker and voila!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 8 people
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth

Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts into a crockpot. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Pour the broth over the chicken.
    3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
    seasoned chicken breasts and broth in a crockpot.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 3-4 hours.
    cooked chicken breasts in a crockpot.
  • Transfer the chicken to a bowl and shred it with two forks. Use or store as desired.
    hands shredding crockpot chicken breasts with two forks.

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Notes

  • The key to moist chicken is to cook the chicken on low heat for longer.
  • Cook the chicken in a single layer to avoid uneven cooking.
  • Toss the shredded cooked chicken in its juices before serving.
Storage: Store crockpot shredded chicken in an airtight container or Ziplock bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 352mg | Potassium: 660mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg