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Crockpot Shredded Chicken

How to make crockpot shredded chicken breasts or thighs, an easy meal prep staple that can be used in countless recipes. So juicy and tender!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 129 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each) or boneless, skinless thighs, bone-in chicken breasts, or bone-in chicken thighs
  • kosher salt, black pepper, and other seasonings as desired see blog post above for suggestions

Instructions

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  1. Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. Position the chicken so it's in a single layer and season, if desired (see blog post above for suggestions).
  2. Cover and cook medium boneless, skinless chicken breast on LOW for 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours (for other cuts of chicken, such as boneless things, or bone-in chicken breasts or thighs, and for cooking times on HIGH, see the blog post above).
  3. Check the chicken for doneness with an instant-read thermometer. (If you're using bone-in chicken, don't touch the thermometer to the bone.) The chicken should be 165 degrees F (I remove mine 5 to 10 degrees early, since the temperature will rise as it rests). Remove the chicken to a plate or cutting board and let rest 5 to 10 minutes so the juices can reincorporate (if you plan to shred the right in your slow cooker, you can let it rest there).
  4. When the chicken is cooked through, shred it using a hand mixer, two forks, or your fingers. Serve as desired.

Notes

  • For cooking times based on the type of chicken, please see the instructions listed in the blog post above. 
  • TO STORE: Place shredded chicken in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Gently rewarm plain shredded chicken in the microwave until hot, topped with a splash of water or chicken broth to keep it from drying out. If you're serving sauce with your chicken, you can reheat it the chicken in the sauce on the stovetop over medium-low heat.
  • TO FREEZE: Store shredded chicken in an airtight freezer-safe storage container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
  • TO MAKE SHREDDED CHICKEN IN THE INSTANT POT: See my Instant Pot Chicken post.
  • TO MAKE SHREDDED CHICKEN ON THE STOVE: See my How to Make Shredded Chicken post.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4ounces (about 1/2 cup cooked, shredded chicken) Calories 129kcal (6%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Potassium 418mg (12%) Vitamin A 34IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 129

% Daily Value*

Serving 4ounces (about 1/2 cup cooked, shredded chicken)
Calories 129kcal 6%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Potassium 418mg 9%
Vitamin A 34IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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