Crockpot Shredded Chicken
Need shredded chicken? This is the best way to make it and, bonus, it’s also the easiest.
This recipe is one of Brenda’s Fundamental Favorites. It’s intended to be leveraged to fit any cooking scenario where you need shredded chicken.
Crockpot Shredded Chicken
To the removable bowl of the slow cooker, add:
1/8 cup water
1 lb chicken, boneless skinless breasts
Lightly season with:
Garlic Salt
Select heat setting on the slow cooker:
High: cook for 3-4 hours
Low: cook for 6-8 hours
Cook until chicken shreds easily with a fork.
Remove from crockpot, and shred:
placing chicken on a plate and shredding between two forks.
add to bowl of stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment & turn speed to 2-3 and chicken will shred in ~30 seconds.
Brenda’s tips:
Serving size: 1 lb chicken makes 4 servings
Frozen? Add ~1 hour to the cooking time for the same tender results
Prepare in larger batches, shred, portion, and freeze for later
Adjust seasonings as desired, some suggestions:
rosemary, crushed
paprika, chili powder, cumin & coriander
basil & parsley
Delicious in:
Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
Soups, Salads, & more
Window to B’s kitchen…
