easy slow cooker shredded chicken
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I love starting the week off prepared.
Laundry not only washed and dried, but put away too.
Bedrooms and bathrooms neat and tidy.
Kitchen counters clutter free, and the fridge full of prepped meals and snacks.
It doesn’t always happen, but I try more often than not.
We tend to eat a lot of shredded chicken. It works great in these easy cheesy enchiladas, stuffed baked potatoes, and my favorite rice bowl, so I love to include shredded chicken in my meal prep on Sundays. By using my slow cooker, I can have my entire week’s worth of chicken ready in no time at all, making weeknight dinner time fast and easy.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- place chicken breasts in slow cooker
- season with salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powders
- cover, and cook on high 4 hours (or low for 6 hours)
- shred using two forks or place the chicken breasts in the bowl of a stand mixer, and shred using the paddle attachment
I always use frozen chicken breasts; if you are using fresh, you may need to add 1 cup of water to the slow cooker to keep the chicken from drying out. Also, fresh chicken will take less time to cook – 3 hours on high, 5 hours on low.
I love using my stand mixer to shred chicken. I place the chicken in the bowl of my mixer, and shred using the paddle attachment on medium speed – this takes literally less than 10 seconds for the entire 2 1/2 pounds. It may sound odd, but trust me, it works.
Once cooled completely, the shredded chicken can be kept in the refrigerator 2 – 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Enjoy!
I love the ease and versatility of this recipe. I need to keep some in my freezer. This time of year it is hard to find time to make dinner.
next time I think I ‘m going to make double to freeze some as well. we use it all the time
I have done shredded pork before, but never shredded chicken. Seriously, this is the easiest recipe I have ever seen and I am wondering why I have not done this before!! Time to change that 🙂
it really could not be any easier! and it is delicious in so many things, but I do LOVE shredded pork too 🙂
It’s such a good idea to make up shredded chicken like this at the beginning of the week…before the storm of activities takes over the calendar! This is such a versatile recipe, too.
it just seems to make the week easier if I have meals ready to go!
So versatile! Love slow cooker recipes like this because the possibilities are endless!
that they are! we use it for everything – thanks Kellie
An easy slow cooker shredded chicken recipe is key! I love having it on hand for salads, tacos, quesadillas and sandwiches during the week.
it really works for so many meals! I may need to start doubling my recipe
Such an easy recipe and amazing for weekly food prep! Love this. Thanks for sharing!
thank you jenna
Great idea to make a large batch of chicken ahead of time. Makes meal planning so much easier!
it really does!
I am HOOKED on crock pot chicken!! I make it at Monday while I am at work and it’s good to go all week!
it really is a life saver for quick meals 🙂
Easy slow cooker recipes like this are the best!
thanks Jessica – I could not agree more
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