Description
Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken is a must-have recipe for anyone seeking a quick, healthy meal option. This dish features tender, juicy chicken infused with flavorful seasonings, perfect for a variety of meals throughout the week. Simply set it in your slow cooker and let the magic happen—no fuss, just delicious results! Whether you’re making tacos, salads, or burrito bowls, this versatile shredded chicken elevates any dish while being meal-prep friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure chicken breasts are thawed.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour chicken broth over it.
- Sprinkle onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until cooked through.
- Remove cooked chicken and shred using two forks; return to the slow cooker to mix with juices.
- Serve immediately or store in airtight containers for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg