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slow cooker shredded chicken in a bowl surrounded by a striped napkin and two forks used for shredding.

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

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This slow cooker shredded chicken recipe is perfect for making easy shredded chicken that’s tender and moist and can be used in a wide variety of recipes from salads to soups and tacos.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Servings : 4 servings

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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts or 8 chicken thighs
  • 1 cup chicken stock or water
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Instructions
 

  1. Place your chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom on your slow cooker in a single layer.
  2. Add in the 1 cup of chicken stock or water.
  3. Cook the chicken in the slow cooker with the lid on until the chicken is tender and easy to shred. 3 to 4 hours on low, or 1 to 2 hours on high.
  4. Check the chicken is tender and falls apart easily. Once it is ready, transfer it to a cutting board or bowl and shred to your desired consistency using two forks.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal

Notes

Storage: Your slow cooker shredded chicken can be refrigerated for up to five days or frozen for up to three months.