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Crockpot Shredded Chicken Breast

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A simple and flavorful shredded chicken dish made in a slow cooker, perfect for tacos, salads, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-4 pieces Chicken breasts Provides a lean protein base, ideal for shredding.
  • 1 cup Chicken broth Keeps the chicken moist and adds flavor.
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder Enhances the savory taste.
  • 1 tsp Onion powder Adds depth and sweetness.
  • 1 tsp Paprika Infuses a mild smokiness.
  • 1 tsp Cumin Gives warmth and earthiness.
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning.
Optional Add-Ins
  • Fresh herbs For garnish.
  • Hot sauce For spice.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
  2. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth around the chicken breasts.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is easy to shred.
  2. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  3. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, mixing it with the broth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalProtein: 40gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mg

Notes

Feel free to experiment with spice levels and ingredient swaps. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to four days or frozen for longer storage.

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