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4.6 from 36 votes

All Purpose Crockpot Shredded Chicken

This crockpot pulled chicken is made with chicken breasts, spices, broth and beer which makes for an ultra tender and flavorful shredded chicken.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 155 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts , trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 medium yellow onion , sliced (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried minced onion
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 8 oz. Guinness draught beer (or your favorite beer)
  • 6 oz. fat free chicken broth (reduced sodium if available)

Instructions

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  1. If using onion, add to bottom of slow cooker. Top with chicken, then all seasonings. Rub seasonings into the chicken.
  2. Pour beer and chicken broth into the slow cooker, cover, and cook on LOW 5-6 hours, until chicken is tender and shreds easily with a fork. Chicken can also be cooked on HIGH for 2-3 hours.
  3. Shred chicken with two forks and serve with extra juice on the side if desired. Store leftovers in the refrigerator, sealed, for 3-4 days (only reheating the portion you want to eat). Alternately, place shredded chicken into freezer ziploc bags and freeze for several months (make sure they're well sealed).

Notes

  • If your chicken broth isn't reduced sodium, reduce salt amount down to 1/2 tsp.
  • For a stronger beer flavor, add up to 12 oz of beer.

Nutrition Information

Calories 155kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 3g (5%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 510mg (21%) Potassium 460mg (13%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 95IU (2%) Vitamin C 2.8mg (3%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 155

% Daily Value*

Calories 155kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 3g 5%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 510mg 21%
Potassium 460mg 10%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 95IU 2%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 3%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.