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Shredded chicken in a meal prep storage container.
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Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

Slow-cooker shredded chicken breast is an easy, healthy, head-start ingredient perfect for meal prep! Moist, perfectly seasoned, and easy to shred - this pulled chicken is tender and juicy. Make a big batch on the weekend to help you build high-protein, convenient, nourishing meals all week!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 187kcal
Author: Dani Spies

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts 3-4 breasts
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

  • Place the chicken in the slow cooker in a single layer. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder and Italian seasoning.
    Three chicken breasts with seasoning in a slow cooker.
  • Pour chicken broth over the seasoned chicken. I like to flip the chicken downside and then upright again before placing on the lid. Place the lid on and cook on low for 6 hours, until the chicken shreds easily with a fork.
    Cooked chicken breasts in a crockpot.
  • Using two forks, shred the chicken (this can be done on a cutting board or right in the slow cooker).
    Two forks shredding chicken in a slow cooker.

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Notes

Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
You can use this chicken for chicken salad, tacos, sandwiches, burritos, quesadillas, etc! It makes a great head start ingredient.

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 576mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg