Description

This Juicy Crockpot Shredded Chicken recipe is an easy, flavorful slow cooker meal perfect for meal prepping. Tender boneless skinless chicken breasts are simmered slowly in low sodium chicken broth with seasoning salt, Italian seasoning, and black pepper until they are fall-apart tender. The chicken is then shredded right in the flavorful liquid, making it juicy and ready to use in a variety of dishes throughout the week.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lb)

Seasonings & Broth

¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (I use Lawry’s)
¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Prepare the Crockpot: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of a 2.5 to 4 quart crockpot or slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
Add Broth and Seasoning: Pour the low sodium chicken broth over the chicken. Then sprinkle the seasoning salt, Italian seasoning, and black pepper evenly over the top of the chicken breasts.
Cook the Chicken: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is tender enough to easily shred.
Shred Chicken: Using two forks, gently shred the chicken inside the crockpot liquid. If the chicken has released a large amount of liquid, you can remove some before shredding, but keep it to add back if desired for extra juiciness.
Serve or Store: Serve the shredded chicken immediately as desired. Alternatively, let it cool slightly before refrigerating. Store cooked chicken in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or freeze for 3 to 4 months.

Notes

This shredded chicken is perfect for meal prepping and can be used in a variety of recipes like tacos, salads, sandwiches, or casseroles.
Use low sodium chicken broth to better control the saltiness.
Removing excess liquid before shredding can help achieve desired consistency but keeping some broth ensures juiciness.
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature to guarantee the chicken is fully cooked.
Freezing in portion sizes saves time for quick meals during busy weeks.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 67 kcal
Sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 288 mg
Fat: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 0 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 12 g
Cholesterol: 36 mg