Crockpot Shredded Chicken (Slow Cooker)
Tender, juicy, and versatile, this Crockpot shredded chicken is the perfect make-ahead protein for tacos, salads, wraps, casseroles, and more. With minimal prep and simple seasonings, it’s a hands-off slow cooker recipe that makes meal prep effortless.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: About 6 cups shredded chicken
- Category: Main Dish, Meal Prep
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Chicken breasts
Chicken broth
Salt
Black pepper
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Pour chicken broth and seasonings evenly over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
- Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
- Use immediately in your favorite recipes or allow to cool before portioning into freezer bags.
Notes
- Add chili powder, smoked paprika, or cayenne for a spicy version.
- Use taco seasoning and lime juice for Mexican-inspired chicken.
- Add Italian seasoning and a splash of white wine for a pasta-ready version.
- Stir in barbecue sauce after shredding for easy BBQ chicken.
- Use dried thyme, rosemary, and lemon zest for an herb-lemon variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
