Description
This Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken recipe is a simple, hands-off way to prepare tender, juicy chicken perfect for a variety of dishes. Using boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, the chicken is seasoned, slow cooked in chicken broth, and then shredded easily for use in tacos, salads, sandwiches, and more. The slow cooker method ensures moist, flavorful meat every time without requiring constant attention.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 pounds chicken pieces (boneless skinless breasts or thighs recommended)
Seasonings & Liquids
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup chicken broth (preferably less-sodium)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Generously season the chicken pieces with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance their natural flavors.
- Place in slow cooker: Arrange the seasoned chicken in a slow cooker and pour in the chicken broth, which helps keep the meat moist during cooking.
- Cook the chicken: Cook on high heat for 4 hours or on low heat for 6 hours, allowing the chicken to slowly become tender and juicy.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and place on a cutting board. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, then shred the meat using your fingers or two forks until desired texture is reached.
- Reserve broth: Strain and save the remaining broth from the slow cooker to use as a flavorful base for soups, sauces, or other recipes.
Notes
- The slow cooker method ensures that the chicken turns out incredibly tender and easy to shred every time.
- Boneless and skinless breasts or thighs work best for shredding, but any chicken pieces can be used.
- Reserving the broth allows you to add extra flavor to other dishes or keep it for cooking grains.
- You can adjust the seasoning amounts according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 223 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 215 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 77 mg
