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Tender Easy Crockpot Shredded Chicken garnished with cilantro on a wooden board beside barbecue sauce

Easy Crockpot Shredded Chicken

This Easy Crockpot Shredded Chicken is a time-saving, flavorful dish that delivers perfectly tender and juicy chicken with minimal effort, ideal for meal prep, tacos, and more.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds chicken breasts (about 4 large)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Pour the chicken broth over the top, then sprinkle on the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Set your CrockPot to low heat and cook for 6-8 hours (or choose high heat for 3-4 hours).
  4. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. It should break apart effortlessly!
  5. Use the chicken right away for your favorite dishes, or let it cool, portion it into zip-top bags, and freeze for up to two months.

Notes

Pro tip: If you're shopping for a new slow cooker, look for one with a programmable timer feature. It'll automatically shift to a 'keep warm' setting once the cooking time is up—talk about stress-free cooking!