5.0 from 33 votes
Crockpot Shredded Chicken
Crockpot shredded chicken is my favorite way to make an easy lunch, dinner, or snack.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 133 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts average 7 ounces each
- ½ onion sliced ½" thick
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning or to taste
- fresh herbs a few sprigs
Instructions
- In the bottom of crock pot, layer onion, chicken breast, seasonings and herbs. Add broth.
- Cook on high for 2 ½ - 3 hours (or on low for 5-6 hours).
- Using 2 forks, shred chicken. Stir in some of the juices/broth.
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Notes
- Chicken breasts can range in size from 5oz to 10oz so its important to note the size. Larger chicken breasts may need longer while smaller chicken breasts may cook quicker. Ensure chicken reaches 165°F before shredding.
Nutrition Information
Calories
133
(7%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
238mg
(10%)
Potassium
451mg
(13%)
Vitamin A
35IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 133 | 7% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 238mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 451mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.