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How to make easy shredded chicken in the slow cooker| APinchOf Healthy.com

How to Make Easy Shredded Chicken

If you know how to make easy shredded chicken in the slow cooker, it can save you a lot of food prep time.
Course Basics
Cuisine American
Keyword how to make shredded chicken, shredded chicken
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 2 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 130 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic garlic powder
  • teaspoon Salt and pepper to taste about 3/4 salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Pour the water into the slow cooker.
  2. Add the frozen chicken, and season with the garlic, salt and pepper.

  3. Place the lid on and cook on low for about 5 to 6 hours, until chicken shreds with a fork.

  4. Shred the chicken right in the slow cooker, using two forks.
    How to make easy shredded chicken in the slow cooker| APinchOfHealthy.com
  5. Divide up chicken into storage containers.
  6. Optional: you can use a food scale if you like - to help you divide the chicken evenly.
    How to make easy shredded chicken in the slow cooker| APinchOfHealthy.com
  7. If you don't plan to use the chicken right away, you may freeze it.

Recipe Notes

Every slow cooker is a little bit different, so cooking time may vary slightly. If your chicken comes out dry, try reducing cook time the next time around.

Nutrition Facts
How to Make Easy Shredded Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Cholesterol 72mg24%
Sodium 132mg6%
Potassium 422mg12%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 35IU1%
Vitamin C 1.3mg2%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.