Pulled Chicken (Crock Pot Recipe)
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
12 Servings (about 6 cups)
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Calories
134 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pulled Chicken (Crock Pot Recipe)
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Make Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken that’s tender, juicy, and packed with flavor—all with just 5 minutes of prep! Let your crockpot do the heavy lifting while you focus on your busy day. Perfect for meal prep, quick dinners, or feeding a crowd, and easy to customize to fit any recipe.
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless breasts or thighs, or a combination of the two
- 3/4-1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- In a smaller crockpot (4-6 quart slow cooker), place chicken breasts in a single layer (if possible) of the slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth, then sprinkle chicken breasts evenly with seasonings. Cover and cook on LOW for 3-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours until chicken is cooked through (165° F) and shreds quickly.
- Remove the chicken from the crockpot and place it on the cutting board; remove the bay leaf. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes, then shred chicken to desired-sized shreds using two forks, then return to broth. Use immediately in your favorite recipe or cool completely and freeze in recipe-sized portions.
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Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days! If you need it to stay good for longer, you can freeze it instead.
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- chicken broth
- See the original post for answers to these questions:
- How much shredded chicken per person?
- How do you keep shredded chicken moist?
- Is it better to shred chicken hot or cold?
- Is there a trick to shredding chicken?
- Why is my chicken not shredding easily?
- Do you have to put water in a crock pot when cooking chicken?
- Can you overcook chicken in a crock pot?
- Cool completely! Placing hot foods directly in the freezer produces condensation, which then freezes, creating freezer burn and watered-down foods. So take the time to cool completely.
- Place cooled shredded chicken into baggies for freezer storage, squeeze out as much air as possible, seal, and freeze. Don’t forget to label it including the amount and date—no one wants mystery meat!
- Or if using a container, it's best if it's airtight.
- Stovetop: Place the chicken in a skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat with a tablespoon or two of chicken broth (or water in a pinch). Stir occasionally until heated through.
- Microwave: Add chicken to a microwave-safe dish with a tablespoon of broth or water. Cover with a paper towel and heat in 30-second increments, stirring halfway.
- For Frozen Chicken: Thaw overnight in the fridge or submerge the sealed chicken in cool water, changing the water every 20-30 minutes. According to the USDA, this method typically takes 30 minutes to 1 hour for smaller portions and is safe.
- How much shredded chicken per person?
- How do you keep shredded chicken moist?
- Is it better to shred chicken hot or cold?
- Is there a trick to shredding chicken?
- Why is my chicken not shredding easily?
- Do you have to put water in a crock pot when cooking chicken?
- Can you overcook chicken in a crock pot?
Nutrition Information
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Serving
11 serving
Calories
134kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
330mg
(14%)
Potassium
441mg
(13%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.05g
(0%)
Vitamin A
76IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings (about 6 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11 serving | |
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 330mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 441mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.05g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 76IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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