Easy Shredded Chicken Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    128 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Shredded Chicken Recipe

This Easy Shredded Chicken recipe makes meal prep even easier! Made with just two ingredients, make in Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, or Stovetop!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4-8 chicken breasts or your favorite cut of chicken
  • 1 cup chicken stock or broth or water

Optional:

  • Stone House Seasoning
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Instructions

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Recipe

  1. Add chicken and chicken stock to slow cooker. Set timer for 8 hours on low setting. To check for doneness, prick chicken with a sharp knife. The juices should run clear. Additionally, the internal temperature should be 165º F when check with an internal thermometer in the thickest part of the chicken. Once done, remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks or using paddle attachment of stand mixer.

Stovetop Shredded Chicken Recipe

  1. Add chicken and chicken stock to Dutch oven set over medium-low heat. Cover the Dutch oven and cook until the chicken is done, about 20 - 30 minutes. To check for doneness, prick chicken with a sharp knife. The juices should run clear. Additionally, the internal temperature should be 165º F when check with an internal thermometer in the thickest part of the chicken. Once done, remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks or using paddle attachment of stand mixer.

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Recipe

  1. Add chicken and chicken stock to Instant Pot. Cook at high pressure for 8 minutes. Use quick release method to release the pressure and carefully remove the cover. To check for doneness, prick chicken with a sharp knife. The juices should run clear. Additionally, the internal temperature should be 165º F when check with an internal thermometer in the thickest part of the chicken. Once done, remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks or using paddle attachment of stand mixer.

Notes

  • To store. Cook the chicken according to the recipe instructions. Cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • To freeze. Cook according to the recipe instructions. Cool and store in airtight, freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
  • To serve. Allow to thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 3ounces Calories 128kcal (6%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 2.7g (4%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 145mg (6%) Potassium 321mg (9%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 25IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.9mg (1%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 128 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 3ounces
Calories 128kcal 6%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 2.7g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 145mg 6%
Potassium 321mg 7%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 25IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

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

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