Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

This Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken is an easy meal prep staple made with chicken breasts, broth, and simple pantry seasonings. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, wraps, tacos, and busy weeknight dinners.

Prep Time5

Cook Time4

Total Time4 5

Makes servings

Recipe from: Deanne Frieders | This Farm Girl Cooks

Equipment

6-quart slow cooker
Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 4 breasts
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
Pour the chicken broth over the chicken.
In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, parsley, and black pepper. Sprinkle evenly over the chicken.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred using two forks or a hand mixer.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir with some of the cooking liquid to keep it moist before serving.

Farm Girl Tips

Cooking times may vary depending on the size and thickness of the chicken breasts.
For extra flavor, use homemade chicken broth or chicken stock.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze shredded chicken in freezer-safe bags or containers for up to 3 months.
Use this chicken for sandwiches, wraps, salads, tacos, casseroles, soups, and meal prep.

Shredding Tip: If using a hand mixer or stand mixer, transfer the chicken to a large bowl before shredding. Avoid shredding directly in the slow cooker with the hot cooking liquid, as it can splatter and create a mess. Return the shredded chicken to the cooking juices afterward for extra moisture.

Most recipes that call for one rotisserie chicken can be made with approximately 4 cups of this shredded chicken.