Description
Moist, tender slow cooker shredded chicken that’s perfect for meal prep and incredibly versatile for use in salads, tacos, soups, casseroles, sandwiches, and more.
Ingredients
3.5–4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to prepare the recipe.
- Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil to help seasoning stick.
- Sprinkle salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder over the chicken and rub to coat evenly.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in an even layer in the slow cooker.
- Pour the chicken broth over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
- Remove the cooked chicken and place it on a cutting board or in a large bowl.
- Shred the chicken using two forks, pulling it apart along the grain.
- Add a drizzle of broth if extra moisture is desired.
- Store any remaining broth for future use and serve the shredded chicken warm or chilled.
Notes
Add smoked paprika, chili powder, or cumin for Tex-Mex flavor.
Use Italian seasoning or dried herbs for pasta dishes or casseroles.
Swap some broth for salsa for a tangy variation.
Finish with lemon juice for extra brightness.
Use a mix of chicken breasts and thighs for richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup shredded chicken
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
