Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken
Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken is a versatile and easy dish that can be used for dinners all week. Ready to cook in five minutes, It's a great way to meal prep, as you can make a large batch and store it in the fridge or freezer for later use.
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Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 3 hours
Total: 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 176kcal
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 pounds frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ¼ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place the frozen chicken in the slow cooker.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add enough water to cover the chicken. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the ingredients.
- Set the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours if time is limited.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred it.
- Use the shredded chicken to make delicious dishes such as chicken tacos, BBQ chicken sandwiches, buffalo chicken dip, wraps, sliders, and egg rolls.
Notes
- To store: Allow the chicken to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 4 days.
- To reheat: Place chicken in an oven safe dish and add a splash of chicken broth or water. Cover the dish with aluminum foil or a lid and place in preheated 350 degrees Fahrenheit oven until chicken is heated through. You can also use a microwave to heat individual servings.
- To freeze: Place cooled chicken in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 747mg | Potassium: 569mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
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