Crock Pot Shredded Chicken

This Crockpot Shredded Chicken has been one of my weekly meal prep staples for years. With just a few simple ingredients, you'll end up with tender, flavorful shredded chicken that's perfect for salads, wraps, soups, casseroles, tacos, grain bowls, and so much more.

I love making a batch on Sunday because it gives me a healthy protein that's ready to use all week long. It also freezes beautifully, making it one of my favorite make-ahead recipes for busy weeks.

I'll show you exactly how to cook, shred, store, and freeze chicken so it's juicy every time, along with plenty of ideas for turning one batch into several easy meals.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crockpot shredded chicken, how to make shredded chicken in crockpot, pulled chicken in crockpot, shredded chicken recipes crockpot

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 6

Total Time: 6 5

Servings: people

Calories: 180kcal

Author: Tammy Overhoff

Equipment

5 1/2 quart Crockpot
Mixing bowl
Hand Mixer

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts about 3 to 4
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
2 cups chicken broth can use water

Instructions

Start by adding the chicken breasts to the bottom of a 5 - 6 quart slow cooker.
Sprinkle the seasonings on top of the chicken breasts.
Then pour in the chicken broth.
Cover and cook the chicken breasts for 5-6 hours on low. If you must cook the chicken on high, I recommend cooking on high for 3-4 hours.
Remove the cooked chicken from the crockpot and place it into a bowl.
Then, using a fork or a hand mixer, shred the chicken. Add some of the liquid from the slow cooker into the chicken.
Use in your favorite recipes that call for shredded chicken.

Notes

Storage tips

To store. You can store the shredded chicken in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Glass containers work best to keep cooked chicken fresh.
To freeze. You can store shredded chicken in the freezer for up to 6 months. Freeze into 1 ½ - 2 cup portions to have ready for recipes. I like using Souper Cubes for this (pictured below).
To reheat. If you can, thaw chicken overnight in the refrigerator. You can also reheat the chicken in the microwave. Place the frozen chicken, or thawed chicken, in a microwave-safe dish and microwave for 1-2 minutes or until hot.

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