Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken is the most tender, juicy, flavorful, easy-to-make and easy-to-shred chicken! This takes 3 minutes to prep and can be cooked fresh or frozen.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast*
• 1/4 cup water (or chicken broth)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the water and then sprinkle the chicken with seasonings.
2. 2Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours.
3. 3Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred on a cutting board with two forks or in a Kitchen Aid mixer fixed with the paddle attachment. Spoon some of the broth over the chicken if desired or save it for other recipes.
4. 4Use or store chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerate/freeze for later use. (Makes about 5-6 cups shredded chicken.)