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Simple Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

Every meal prepper needs a shredded chicken recipe! Even if you’re not batch cooking, making shredded chicken in the slow cooker is easy and a practical menu staple for many different meals. The slow cooker is the perfect choice for shredded chicken that stays juicy and tender.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 143kcal
Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cups chicken broth

Instructions

  • Add ingredients to slow cooker
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours
  • Remove chicken breast from slow cooker and use forks to shred

Notes

  • Let the chicken cool completely and store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. For easy storage, divide the chicken into ½ or 1-pound portions in the freezer.
  • Chicken must be thawed before placing it in the slow cooker.
  • Cooking time will vary based on the size of the individual chicken breasts.
  • Chicken is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 ℉ and shreds easily with a fork.
  • Make sure the chicken is fully covered with broth to prevent dryness.

Nutrition

Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 496mg | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg