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Crockpot Shredded Chicken

This easy and flavorful crockpot shredded chicken is perfect for tacos, sandwiches, or salads. With minimal prep and hands-off cooking, it's a convenient meal option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the chicken broth, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Cover the crockpot and set it on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
  2. After cooking, check that the chicken is fully cooked and shreds easily with a fork.
Shred the Chicken
  1. Remove the chicken from the crockpot and place it in a large bowl.
  2. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Combine with Sauce
  1. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir it into the juices.
  2. Let it sit for an additional 10-15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Serve
  1. Serve the shredded chicken warm, topped with cilantro, sour cream, lettuce, and tomatoes.
  2. Enjoy in tacos, sandwiches, or over rice as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 36gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding your favorite hot sauce or lime juice to the chicken before serving.

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