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shredded chicken in black bowl with fork

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

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  • Author: Ashlea Carver
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours
  • Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This slow cooker shredded chicken is made with simple ingredients for an easy meal prep protein option to use in all your favorite recipes! 


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt 
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 dried bay leaf 

Instructions

  1. Add the chicken breast, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and bay leaf and spices to the base of a slow cooker.
  2. Cook the chicken on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-5hours until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
  3. Remove the chicken breast from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred the meat. Return the meat to the slow cooker and stir to combine with juices. Serve however you like and enjoy!