Crock Pot Shredded Chicken

Crock Pot Shredded Chicken makes meal planning a breeze during busy weekdays. Let the slow cooker do all the work for tender and flavorful chicken.

Crockpot shredded chicken

I love to keep shredded chicken on hand. It is so convenient for quick meals during the week. The possibilities are really endless for the meals you can make with it.

We recently made instant pot shredded chicken and it was a huge success. I thought I would try using the crock pot this time. The results? Perfectly tender chicken packed with flavor!

Just toss and go and come home to this delicious chicken. The secret is the chicken broth and the flavor is so yummy. I think it gives it a ton more flavor than using water.

Ingredients:

• Chicken Breasts- You can also use chicken thighs.
• Chicken Broth
• Salt and pepper

How to make crockpot shredded chicken

First, place the chicken in a crock pot.

Second, sprinkle salt and pepper on the chicken. Next, pour the chicken broth all over the top.

Finally, put the lid on and let the chicken cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

Once the chicken has finished cooking, take it out of the crock pot. Shred and put back in the slow cooker.

How to shred chicken:

You can use 2 forks to easily shred the chicken. The meat is super tender and this is really easy.

Now, I also like to use my mixer. This is a little trick I learned to quickly and easily shred large quantities of chicken.

If you haven’t tried it, it is so easy. You can learn how to shred chicken with a mixer.

This is my preferred method if I am cooking a lot of chicken. It is so fast and I also like the texture of the chicken.

How to freeze shredded chicken

The easiest way to free the shredded chicken is to do it in serving sizes you will use for recipes. I like to divide it by the cups and freeze.

This makes it so handy to just grab from the freezer to make a Jalapeno popper casserole, green enchilada soup or bbq chicken quesadillas. For even more ideas, see What to Make with Shredded Chicken.

You will need to use freezer containers or freezer bags to ensure the chicken stays fresh. I like to use bags so they can lay flat.

It saves room in my freezer.

Recipes to use shredded chicken:

• Chicken Taquitos – This recipe is even easier since you have the shredded chicken ready to go.
• Tacos- Shredded Chicken tacos with all of the toppings are a favorite around here. Baked Chicken Tacos are also a hit and so easy.
• Sliders- The chicken is perfect to make Balsamic Chicken Caprese Sliders, Buffalo Chicken Sliders and Chicken Parmesan Sliders 
• Appetizers- Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups are packed with flavor and so easy. Check out more Mini Crock Pot Recipes for all your appetizer recipes.
• Chicken Pot Pie- the best comfort food.
• Crack Chicken– This is yummy over pasta, on a sandwich or alone.
• Mexican Chicken Soup– Perfect for when you are craving soup and a great way to stretch your meat budget!
• Green Enchilada Chicken Soup – Perfect for busy weeknights.
• Salad- Top your favorite salad with chicken for added protein. We love this Easy Caesar Salad Recipe.
• Pizza- My family loves BBQ Chicken Pizza and Buffalo Chicken Pizza. You can use flatbread from the grocery store to make this so easy.
• Also check out What to Make with Shredded Chicken

Print this recipe for slow cooker shredded chicken:

More slow cooker chicken recipes to try:

• Slow Cooker Chili Lime Chicken Thighs 
• Crockpot Pineapple Chicken Recipe
• The best Crockpot Chicken Tacos – only 3 ingredients
• Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken Bowl Recipe