Shredded Chicken in the Slow Cooker

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Shredded Chicken is so simple to make in the slow cooker. It’s super versatile and a great way to meal prep for the week or for the month.

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If you enjoy this recipe, be sure to print out my Slow Cooker Pulled Pork recipe.

Shredded chicken is super versatile. Whether you want to enjoy bbq chicken, fajita chicken or want to make plain and allow the family to flavor their own, there’s so many options.

Not to mention, shredded chicken is a great way to meal prep and it freezes well.

How to Shred Chicken

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My favorite way to shred chicken is with a hand or stand mixer. Allow the chicken to cool for a few minutes before using the mixer.

Using your hand or stand mixer, simply shred the chicken apart.

If you don’t have a mixer, use two forks to pull the chicken apart.

Ingredients for Crock Pot Shredded Chicken

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The ingredients are super simple!

• boneless skinless chicken breasts
• chicken broth

If you are making chicken for a specific recipe you can add in seasonings like salt, pepper, fajita seasoning, etc.

If you are making bbq chicken, allow the chicken to cook and shred, then you can add in your favorite bbq sauce.

How long can I freeze shredded chicken for?

It can be stored in a ziploc or container for us up two months.

How to Make Shredded Chicken

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To the slow cooker, add the chicken breasts.

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Next, pour in the chicken broth.

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Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

Once the chicken has cooked through you are ready to enjoy. If you are using the chicken to meal prep, be sure the allow to cool before storing.

What to make with chicken

There’s so many wonderful sides that you can serve with this recipe. Here’s a few of our favorites:

• Copycat Chick Fil A Mac and Cheese Recipe
• Mashed Potatoes
• Corn
• Panera White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

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Yield: 6 servings

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

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Shredded Chicken is so simple to make in the slow cooker. It’s super versatile and a great way to meal prep for the week or for the month.

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time 3 hours

Total Time 3 hours 2 minutes

Ingredients

• 3-4 chicken breasts
• 1 c chicken broth

Instructions

To the slow cooker, add the chicken breasts.

Next, pour in the chicken broth.

Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

Once the chicken has cooked through you are ready to enjoy. If you are using the chicken to meal prep, be sure the allow to cool before storing.

Notes

My favorite way to shred chicken is with a hand or stand mixer. Allow the chicken to cool for a few minutes before using the mixer.

Using your hand or stand mixer, simply shred the chicken apart.

If you don’t have a mixer, use two forks to pull the chicken apart.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 134Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 213mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 25g

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