Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
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Calories
215 kcal
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Cuisine
Mexican
Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken
Description
Chicken breasts simmer in chicken broth with a blend of warm spices including chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. The seasoning is applied evenly both before and after adding the chicken to the slow cooker to ensure balanced flavor throughout.
The slow cooking on low for 8 hours (or high for 4 hours) results in moist chicken that can be shredded with forks. After shredding, the chicken is stirred back into the cooking liquid to absorb additional moisture and seasoning.
The shredded chicken can be used immediately in various dishes or stored in an airtight container to use throughout the week. It provides a lightly spiced, tender protein base suitable for tacos, salads, sandwiches, or bowls.
The recipe notes that excess juice helps maintain moistness during storage. For a quicker option, an Instant Pot method is suggested separately.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1 tablespoon chili powder dark
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
Instructions
- Combine all the spices in a small bowl and mix to evenly combine.
- Add chicken broth to slow cooker, then add chicken breasts. Pour half the seasoning over the chicken and then flip over to add the rest of the seasoning on top of chicken.
- Place lid on the slow cooker. Cook on low setting for 8 hours or on high setting for 4 hours.
- Once it’s ready, use tongs to remove chicken and place on a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the chicken breasts. Add the shredded chicken back into the crockpot and stir to combine with all the liquid. Use immediately or store in airtight container for use throughout the week.
Notes
- Retain the cooking liquid to keep shredded chicken moist when refrigerating leftovers.
- For faster preparation, there is an Instant Pot version available to make shredded chicken more quickly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 540mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 750mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 902IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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