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Yesica Andrews

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Easy Weeknight Dinner

This Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken recipe is a perfect easy dinner solution, great for weeknight meals or family dinners. It offers tender, juicy chicken that's simple to prepare and ideal for quick chicken recipes and simple meal prep. Versatile and flavorful, it's great for a variety of dishes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 143
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Optional: Additional seasonings of choice

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts into a slow cooker with at least 6-quart capacity, then pour in the chicken broth or water.
  2. Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and any other preferred seasonings over the chicken.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on the LOW setting for 4 to 6 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and easy to shred.
  4. Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and transfer to a cutting board or a large rimmed pan.
  5. Shred the chicken finely using two forks, shredder claws, or a meat shredder tool.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it well with the remaining juices.
  7. Once cooled, store the chicken in an airtight container or zip-top bag in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize with your favorite seasonings for extra flavor. Use the shredded chicken in salads, soups, casseroles, or enchiladas. Perfect for meal prepping and quick easy dinners.