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Simply Juicy Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken
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Simple Juicy Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

Simple Juicy Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken is yours with little effort! Ingredients go into a slow cooker and the slow cooker does the heavy lifting! Simply shred the chicken at the end of the cooking process and use it on various dishes from soups, to casseroles to topping salads! Make a large batch and reap the rewards throughout the week!
Cook Time4 hours
Shredding Time5 minutes
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: Chicken, Crock Pot, Easy Chicken, Shredded Chicken, Slow Cooker, Slow Cooker Chicken
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 2 Forks for shredding

Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • ¼ tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • ½ tsp Kosher Salt

Instructions

  • Add chicken breasts to the bottom of a slow cooker. Spoon spice mixture atop the chicken.
  • Pour broth over the chicken. Cover with the slow cooker lid and set to cook for 4 hours on low heat.
  • Once cooking is complete, remove the chicken breasts to a cutting board, reserving the cooking liquid. Shred the chicken with 2 forks. Transfer to a large bowl. Ladle or spoon about ¼-½ Cup of the reserved cooking liquid over the shredded chicken to preserve moisture.
  • Shredded Chicken can keep in the fridge for up to a week when covered tightly. Use as needed.