The Easiest Shredded Crockpot Chicken

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There is nothing special in particular about this recipe…Except that it is honestly one of the easiest ways to prepare chicken that is SO good, easy, and inexpensive! The best part about it is that the chicken is moist, flavorful, and so easy to shred because it literally just falls apart! All you have to do is put it in a crockpot, walk away, and you have chicken that is ready for chicken sandwiches, salads, or perfect to use in any recipe that calls for chicken! This is one of my favorite ‘clean eating’ time savers!  

Method

The estimated total time to make this recipe is 4-8 Hours.

1

Place chicken in the crockpot with the chicken broth and seasonings of choice, and cover. Let cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low. After cooking, remove chicken from the crockpot with a fork, and place on a cutting board. Shred chicken with 2 forks, (it will practically fall apart, which makes it super easy!) Place chicken in a covered container, and use in recipes throughout the week that call for shredded chicken! 

Ingredients

4 (4 oz)Chicken breasts
2 cupsChicken stock (or 2 chicken bullion cubes + 2 cups water)
Optional: Salt and pepper to taste, 1 pkt stevia, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, or any other seasoning of choice

Nutrition Breakdown

4 Servings (each serving yeilds 1/2 cup shredded chicken)
184 Calories per Serving
2 g Fat
0 g Carbohydrate
0 g Fiber
0 g Sugar
37 g Protein
4 WWP+*

*Weight Watchers Points per serving

16 Comments

Sarie said:

I’ve done frozen chicken breasts in the crock pot before, but I usually take about ten minutes to thaw it in a plastic bag in very warm water via this USDA-approved tip from America’s Test Kitchen. Works like a charm! http://www.americastestkitchenfeed.com/super-quick-video-tips/2012/04/how-to-quickly-defrost-meat-video/

December 28th, 2012 — 1:43pm  |  Reply

Lindsey said:

Thank you for this!! Made it today, yum!

December 30th, 2012 — 9:02pm  |  Reply

Stephanie Royall said:

Or leave in the pot and add a few ingredients for amazing chicken soup!!! Love this and will definitely make multiple times.

December 30th, 2012 — 9:38pm  |  Reply

Erin said:

If you have a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment and shred the chicken in your mixer. I just throw the chicken in the mixing bowl and turn it on the lowest setting and leave it for a few minutes. Works like a dream and is so easy!!

January 2nd, 2013 — 10:50am  |  Reply

Lori said:

This also makes for a great barbecued pulled chicken.
Just add your favorite sauce instead of the broth.

January 6th, 2013 — 7:41pm  |  Reply

Jamie Philo said:

Do you have to thaw the chicken first? Will it work if you put them in frozen like in the other crock pot soup recipes?

January 7th, 2013 — 10:18am  |  Reply

Nicole Schauer said:

This was a great idea! Thanks for the recipe. I made it with just 2 chicken breasts (since I just wanted chicken for one recipe) and it worked great, just reduced the cooking time in the crock pot :)

January 10th, 2013 — 5:32pm  |  Reply

Sammi said:

Thank you for this amazing recipe! My family was never big on chicken, until tonight, because we never had a good way to cook it. This was super easy and delicious. I can’t wait to try more of your recipes!

January 12th, 2013 — 9:20pm  |  Reply

Sarah Hudnall said:

Is this bone in chicken or can boneless be used?

January 23rd, 2013 — 6:19pm  |  Reply

Dashing Dish said:

you could do either! :)

January 24th, 2013 — 5:25pm  | 

Karen said:

Love looking at your website..thank you for your healthy recipes.

January 24th, 2013 — 3:50pm  |  Reply

Migdalia said:

I found a super wonderful way to shred chicken. I take 2 whole cooked chicken breast, seasoned with pepper and some chili flakes, throw them in my Kitchen Aid mixer with the paddle attachment and set it to go at the 6-10 setting. It’s magic. Shredded chicken!

Great recipes girl!
xo,
Dalia

February 3rd, 2013 — 1:59pm  |  Reply

Lauren said:

I made this for the Super Bowl– awesome flavor! I tried the tip to shred with kitchen aid mixer paddle blade— that was a mistake. The meat was so tender it crumbled. Next time I will shred with fork.
Thanks for the great recipe!

February 3rd, 2013 — 8:31pm  |  Reply

Dashing Dish said:

yeah…thats why i never recommend the kitchen aid :) that is how many people suggest it, but this way is easier and much better! :)

February 3rd, 2013 — 8:46pm  | 

Cinda Morrison said:

Do I need to dissolve the chicken bouillon cubes prior to putting in the crock pot?

February 10th, 2013 — 2:54pm  |  Reply

Dashing Dish said:

nope..it will dissolve as the chicken cooks!

February 10th, 2013 — 7:03pm  | 

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