Description
This slow cooker shredded chicken recipe is easy and versatile, perfect for a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or cubed butter)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2–1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken in crockpot and pour broth over the top.
- Brush the chicken with olive oil or add cubed butter on top of the chicken.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Shred and serve hot as a simple side dish or use it in other recipes calling for shredded chicken.
Notes
- Paprika is a great addition but it will increase the carb count per serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg