Description
A comforting and versatile shredded chicken recipe made in a slow cooker, perfect for tacos, salads, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot, ensuring they’re neatly arranged.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until blended.
- Gently pour this mixture over the chicken.
- Set your crockpot to low and cook for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken inside the crockpot using two forks, mixing it with the juices.
- Spoon the shredded chicken into tacos, salads, wraps, or meal bowls.
Notes
Store leftover shredded chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days or in the freezer for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: crockpot, shredded chicken, slow cooker, weeknight dinner, meal prep