Shredded Chicken in the Slow Cooker

My meal prep lifesaver is this Shredded Chicken in the Slow Cooker! You can make this shredded chicken once and use it in multiple different recipes throughout the week.

You can prep this slow cooker shredded chicken in just a few minutes and let the slow cooker work it’s magic over a few hours. Just set it and continue prepping other food for the week or whatever your Sunday task list might look like.

This recipe is the perfect starting point and can be added into other recipes throughout the week or spiced up differently, depending on how you wish to use it. The chicken will be moist and tender once it’s been cooked!

You can cook this chicken to use in practically ANY recipe which is why it’s perfect for meal prepping!  Just mix it in with different ingredients and seasonings and you have a bunch of different meals ready to go. Some of my favorite ways to use this chicken are in a salad, buffalo chicken wraps, Tex-Mex bowls, tacos, and more!

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Ingredients

• 2-3 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• 1/2 Cup Chicken Broth
• Sea Salt, Black Pepper, and Everyday Seasoning (approximately 1/2 teaspoon of each, but adjust to your preferences)

What You’ll Need

• Slow Cooker
• Meat Claws or 2 Forks

Instructions

• Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker and then add the chicken breasts. Make sure that the chicken breasts are laying in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
• Sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and seasoning.
• Set the slow cooker to Low, cover, and cook for 3.5 hours.
• Use meat claws or two forks to shred the chicken breasts.
• Cover and cook the shredded chicken on Low for an additional 30 minutes.

Variations

Add or reduce the amount of chicken stock used depending on how much chicken you plan to cook. The time would also need to be adjusted as well, if you choose to cook more at one time.

If you are planning on using all of the slow cooker shredded chicken for one recipe, you can add in whatever seasonings while cooking.

Storage

I typically cook this on Sunday afternoon and store in glass storage containers with lids to use throughout the week. You could also store by serving sizes in Ziploc bags or smaller containers. If stored properly, this shredded chicken will be good for up to four days.

You could also store some to freeze. It will last up to 2 months. Allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.

Tips for Cooking Shredded Chicken in the Slow Cooker

I would not recommend cooking the chicken breasts on High as they tend to turn out drier.