Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken
Discover the ultimate meal-prep solution with this Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines minimal effort with maximum flavor. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create tender, mouthwatering chicken that works beautifully in tacos, salads, and sandwiches. Transform your dinner routine and enjoy healthy, delicious meals throughout the week!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Lightly grease the slow cooker with olive oil.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour in chicken broth. Sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper on top.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Remove cooked chicken and shred it using forks or your hands.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker with juices and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately or store in meal prep containers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 58g
- Cholesterol: 140mg