Description
This Juicy Crockpot Shredded Chicken recipe offers an easy, flavorful way to prepare tender, fall-apart chicken breasts using a slow cooker. Perfect for meal prepping, this recipe uses simple seasonings and low sodium chicken broth to keep the chicken moist and delicious over several hours of slow cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Broth
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lb)
- ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (Lawry’s recommended)
- ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Place the chicken breasts evenly in a 2.5-4 quart crockpot. Pour in the low sodium chicken broth to provide moisture during cooking.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the seasoning salt, Italian seasoning, and black pepper evenly over the chicken breasts for balanced flavor.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. The chicken should be fully cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165°F and tender enough to fall apart easily.
- Shred the Chicken: Using two forks, gently pull the chicken apart directly in the cooking liquid to keep it moist. If the chicken has released excess liquid, optionally remove some but keep it to add back if desired.
- Serve or Store: Serve the shredded chicken as desired. Alternatively, let it cool slightly before refrigerating in a sealed container for 3-4 days or freezing for 3-4 months for future meals.
Notes
- This recipe is a convenient and versatile option for meal prep throughout the week.
- Removing some liquid before shredding can help manage excess moisture but keeping some liquid ensures the chicken stays juicy.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken has reached a safe internal temperature of 165°F before shredding.
- Shredded chicken can be added to salads, tacos, sandwiches, or pasta dishes for quick meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/8th of recipe)
- 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
