Easy Crockpot Shredded Chicken Breast
A comforting and flavorful shredded chicken recipe made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for tacos, sandwiches, or salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 370 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot and sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper over them.
- Pour the chicken broth over the seasoned chicken.
- Cover and set the slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- After cooking, check if the chicken shreds easily with two forks.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and mix it back into the juices in the crockpot.
- Serve immediately or cool and store for later use.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can substitute chicken thighs for breasts or add spices like chili powder or Italian herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 90mg