Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

5 from 1 vote

A healthy, versatile protein that’s perfect for meal prep and easy to use in sandwiches, salads, casseroles, and more.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword crock pot shredded chicken, shredded chicken slow cooker, slow cooked shredded chicken, slow cooker shredded chicken

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 5

Servings people

Calories 269kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

Equipment

1 4-6-quart slow cooker

Ingredients

1 teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon onion powder
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika use smoked paprika if you like the smoky flavor
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
2- 2 ½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts or boneless skinless chicken thighs

Instructions

In a small bowl, stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and thyme.
Pour the broth in the bottom of a slow cooker. Place the chicken in the slow cooker. Sprinkle the seasoning on all sides of the chicken.
Cook on LOW for 4 - 6 hours or HIGH for 2 - 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily with a fork. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker and toss with the cooking juices.
Use immediately or let cool, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

This recipe yields approximately 4-5 cups of cooked, shredded chicken. I often prepare a larger batch since it freezes so well. To do so, double the chicken and seasoning (you can still use 3/4 cup of broth). The rest of the cooking instructions remain the same.

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