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!
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The Easiest Shredded Crockpot Chicken
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Method
The estimated total time to make this recipe is 4-8 Hours.
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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 cups | Chicken 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
36 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/
Lindsey said:
Thank you for this!! Made it today, yum!
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.
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!!
Lori said:
This also makes for a great barbecued pulled chicken.
Just add your favorite sauce instead of the broth.
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?
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 :)
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!
Sarah Hudnall said:
Is this bone in chicken or can boneless be used?
Dashing Dish said:
you could do either! :)
Karen said:
Love looking at your website..thank you for your healthy recipes.
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
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!
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! :)
Cinda Morrison said:
Do I need to dissolve the chicken bouillon cubes prior to putting in the crock pot?
Dashing Dish said:
nope..it will dissolve as the chicken cooks!
Kodie Petrey said:
I have been known to make a large batch of this when I find chicken breasts on sale, then I portion it up and freeze it in freezer bags. Then I have it available pretty much all the time for soups, dishes and even chicken salad. Great time saver for a busy family.
Briana said:
I made this tonight for some chicken tacos and it was perfect! This site is becoming my go to for cooking ideas all the time! Thanks Katie!
Jen said:
How much broth? I may be crazy but I don’t see this anywhere
Jen said:
Never mind, my phone didn’t scroll far enough to the right to see lol
Kristin Hertz said:
Is chicken stock the same as chicken broth?
Dashing Dish said:
yes :)
Kelley P said:
No, but either will work for this. Stock has more gelitin since it is made with bones while broth is made with meat.
Kristin Hertz said:
Thank you!! Tried the recipe today and it was wonderful!!
Nicole said:
This is on my menu for tomorrow. Somehow I had all the ingredients on hand. The chicken is in the slow cooker to be shred ready and I have the onions chopped and spinach thawing. Super easy recipe. Can it really be only 3 points? That and a salad would make an awesome supper.
Nicole said:
Oops. I wrote that on the wrong recipe. Was referring to the Spinach Artichoke Chicken Bake.
Katie said:
Every time I cook chicken (or pork) like this in my crock pot, it comes out so dry… Like it has been boiled to death. Help.
Dashing Dish said:
did you follow this exact recipe? exact time/heat settings?
Adrienne said:
My crock pot always makes pork and chicken too dry too… it cooks to hot I think. I never use the high setting, always low… and honestly, I’ve slow cooked a pork shoulder on the warm setting before, and it turned out best. Try only using the low setting?
sindy smith said:
Can I use chicken breast that are frozen??
Dashing Dish said:
yes as long as you cook it on high :)
Crystal said:
How much broth do you use to how much chicken?
Jill Wright said:
Is there a limit to how long you can freeze this?
Cristina Essig said:
How long will the cooked chicken keep in the refrigerator?
Dashing Dish said:
5-7 days
Maria Bermudez said:
I’m new to this site and this is the first recipe I’ve tried and it’s genius!!! The chicken was so moist and tender and I have plenty of leftovers for tonights dinner, what a great time saver!!!!