Description
Make mealtime effortless with this flavorful Crock Pot Shredded Chicken recipe! Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this dish features tender chicken breasts slowly cooked in a savory blend of spices and chicken broth. The beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility; use the shredded chicken in tacos, salads, sandwiches, or rice bowls for a protein-packed meal that’s both healthy and satisfying. Plus, with minimal prep time and clean-up, you can enjoy delicious home-cooked meals without the fuss. Try it today and elevate your weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your crock pot.
- Evenly sprinkle onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and ground pepper over the chicken.
- Pour chicken broth over the seasoned meat until it covers at least halfway.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2-4 hours.
- Once cooked, transfer chicken to a bowl and shred using two forks or a hand mixer.
- Mix some of the cooking liquid back into the shredded chicken to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 110mg