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Easy Crockpot Shredded Chicken

Amy Duska
An easy, slow cooker recipe for making small or large batches of shredded chicken. Makes weeknight meals quick and easy!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 20
Calories 170 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions
 

  • Trim the fat from the chicken breasts. Place all of the ingredients into a slow cooker, toss to coat chicken evenly with seasonings. Cook on LOW heat for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  • Remove the meat from the slow cooker, place into a bowl and use two forks to pull the chicken apart.

Notes

  • To Store: Keep shredded chicken in the fridge in an air-tight container or in a bowl covered tightly with a piece of cling-wrap. Use the chicken within 4 days.
  • To Freeze: Place shredded chicken in a food-safe freezer bag making sure to remove as much air as possible before sealing. Removing the air from the bag will help to prevent freezer burn. Label the bag with the date and place in freezer for 6-9 months.
  • Make sure to save the chicken stock in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Keyword shredded chicken, slow cooker chicken