Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken
Crock Pot Shredded Chicken is a basic recipe for all-purpose chicken you must have in your back pocket.
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 212kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon all purpose seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
Instructions
- In a large slow cooker, add chicken breasts trying to overlap minimally. Add chicken broth.
- Sprinkle chicken breasts with all purpose seasoning and add butter on top.
- Cover and cook on Low for 3-4 hours or on High for 2 hours, or until internal read thermometer reads 165 degrees F when inserted in the center.
- Remove onto a cutting board, cover with foil and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Then shred and use in your favorite recipes. Can also add cooking liquid to rehydrate the chicken.
Notes
- Store: In an airtight container in the fridge 3-4 days.
- Reheat: In microwave or on the stovetop in a covered pan until warmed through.
- Freeze: Up to 3 months in a freezer safe bag, thaw before using.
- Boneless chicken breasts - on Low for 3-4 hours or on High for 2-3 hours.
- Bone-in chicken breasts - on Low for 4-5 hours or on High for 3-4 hours.
- Chicken tenders - on Low for 2-3 hours or on High for 2 hours.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 437mg | Sugar: 0.1g