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Bowl of crockpot shredded chicken with 2 forks

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

This slow cooker shredded chicken recipe is juicy, tender, and flavorful. It's a hands-off cooking method perfect for meal prep!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, main dish, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs if desired)
  • 2 cups chicken broth (homemade or good-quality )
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 1 large sprig parsley
  • 2 dry bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Add the chicken, chicken broth, celery, parsley, bay leaves and salt in a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Cover and cook until the chicken shreds easily with 2 forks. About 3 to 4 hours on high or 4 to 6 hours low.
  • Remove the chicken, discard the solids, you can save the broth for another use, if desired. Shred the chicken with two forks and refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 6ounces cooked breast, Calories: 272kcal, Protein: 51g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 72mg, Sodium: 135mg, Vitamin A: 99IU, Vitamin C: 3mg
- WW Points: 0