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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 128 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4-8 chicken breasts or your favorite cut of chicken
- 1 cup chicken stock or broth or water
Optional:
- Stone House Seasoning
Instructions
Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Recipe
- 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.
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Stovetop Shredded Chicken Recipe
- 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
- 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
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
% 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.