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A bowl of easy crockpot shredded chicken, ready to serve.

Classic Easy Crockpot Shredded Chicken

This recipe provides a simple and delicious way to prepare shredded chicken using a slow cooker, perfect for meal prep or quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2-3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • paper towels
  • forks

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  2. Place the chicken in the slow cooker and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Cooking
  1. Pour chicken broth or water around the chicken.
  2. Cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken shreds easily.
Finishing
  1. Shred the cooked chicken directly in the slow cooker with two forks, mixing it with the cooking liquid.

Notes

This shredded chicken is incredibly versatile and can be used in tacos, sandwiches, salads, or casseroles. Adjust seasoning to your preference.