Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

Some of my most popular recipes on the blog are chicken breast and slow cooker recipes. This Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken combines these two elements into one easy, wholesome, and versatile recipe. It’s the perfect base for a wide range of meals such as sandwiches, burritos, tacos, salads, or casseroles.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Foster Farms. All opinions are 100% mine.

This recipe features chicken breast slow cooked in a simple blend of pantry spices until fork tender. Even better, it requires almost no hands-on time and can be started in the morning so you can come home to a ready-made dinner and delicious smelling home. That’s one of my favorite parts of slow cooking, just set it and forget until you are ready to enjoy.

This shredded slow cooker chicken can be made with just a few spices you have on hand, but I like to include additional seasonings for more complex flavors. You most likely already have all of them in your pantry. Here’s what you’ll need.

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

• Chicken breast
• Chicken stock (or broth)
• Chili powder
• Ground cumin
• Smoked paprika
• Onion powder
• Garlic powder
• Dried oregano
• Salt and pepper

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This is a brand that’s in my regular rotation. You can taste the difference and feel good about using quality chicken. Look for their products at a retailer near you or use their store finder.

How to Make Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

Simply add chicken breasts to a slow cooker and add chicken stock. Then sprinkle both sides with the spices and seasonings. Cover and cook in a slow cooker or Crockpot on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours. Open the lid, let cool slightly, then shred the chicken breasts with a fork or meat shredder. Stir into the liquid and use it in your favorite meal.

Answers to Common Questions

How Long to Slow Cook Chicken

Slow cook chicken breast in a slow cooker or Crockpot on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.

Should You Close Lid While Slow Cooking

It is recommended to cover the chicken (and other meats) while slow cooking. This will hold in the heat and moisture, and prevent drying out.

Do You Need to Add Liquid

Unlike pressure cooking, liquid is not required when slow cooking. For this shredded chicken breast, chicken stock is included to add moisture and flavor. It also helps blend in the spices and seasonings more evenly.

What to Serve Shredded Chicken With

This Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Breast can go with almost any recipe.

Here are some of my favorite ways to use it.

• Tacos
• Burritos
• Enchiladas
• Shredded chicken sandwiches
• Casseroles
• Soups
• Salads
• Stir-fry
• Breakfast scrambles or omelets

How Long to Store Leftovers

Cooked chicken will store in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. If you want to cook extras you can freeze the shredded chicken for longer storage.

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

Written by Matt | Plating Pixels

This Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken is a simple blend of pantry spices and chicken breast, slow cooked until fork tender. It's so easy and is a perfect base for almost any recipe.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course Chicken, Dinner, Entree, Slow Cooker

Cuisine American

Servings 10

Calories 177 kcal

Equipment

• Slow cooker
• Small Bowl
• Large bowl
• Meat Shredder optional

Ingredients

  

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• 3 pounds Foster Farms Free Range Simply Raised Chicken Breast Fillets
• 1 ½ cups chicken stock or broth
• 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

 

• Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker or Crockpot.
• Add the chicken stock.
• In a small bowl, stir together the remaining spices and ingredients. Sprinkle half of it over the chicken breast. Rotate the chicken then sprinkle with the remaining seasoning blend.
• Cover and slow cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours. Remove the lid and let cool slightly.
• Transfer the chicken to another large dish or bowl, reserving any remaining liquid. Use two forks or a meat shredder to shred the chicken into small pieces.
• Stir the shredded chicken back into the reserved liquid and serve as desired. Some serving suggestions are sandwiches, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, soups, salads, or casseroles.

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

Serving Size

 

1 (5-ounce) serving of chicken

Amount per Serving

Calories

177

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

4

g

6

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Trans Fat

 

0.02

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Cholesterol

 

88

mg

29

%

Sodium

 

463

mg

20

%

Potassium

 

592

mg

17

%

Carbohydrates

 

3

g

1

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

1

g

1

%

Protein

 

30

g

60

%

Vitamin A

 

604

IU

12

%

Vitamin C

 

2

mg

2

%

Calcium

 

22

mg

2

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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