How to make Crockpot Shredded Chicken to use in recipes. Easy method showing you how to make the best shredded chicken ever! Simple instructions for moist, flavorful slow cooker chicken.
Over the years I’ve made shredded chicken in a variety of ways. I’m sharing with you all my absolutely favorite way to cook shredded chicken. It’s easy and results in fall-apart chicken that’s moist, flavorful and ready to use in a variety of recipes.
How to Make Shredded Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 14.5-oz can chicken broth
- salt & pepper
- Add chicken to a 4-quart slow cooker.
- Pour broth on top of chicken. Add a few shakes of both salt & pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Remove chicken & shred with 2 forks.
*To make more shredded chicken- ingredients stay the same. Add 1 hour of cooking time per each additional 2 chicken breasts. Max of 8 chicken breasts in a 4 quart slow cooker. If you’d like to make even more, switch to a 6 quart cooker and add 1 additional can of broth.
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 14.5- oz can chicken broth
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Add chicken to a 4-quart slow cooker. Pour broth on top of chicken. Add a few shakes of both salt & pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Remove chicken & shred with 2 forks.
- To make more shredded chicken- ingredients stay the same. Add 1 hour of cooking time per each additional 2 chicken breasts. Max of 8 chicken breasts in a 4 quart slow cooker. If you'd like to make even more, switch to a 6 quart cooker and add 1 additional can of broth.
bel says
I put the cooked chicken in a stand-up mixer and wisk away! Shreds beautifully.
Olivia says
So glad you found this helpful!
Penelope Barnes says
How do I make these recipes in a Insta Pot
Jessica says
I put chicken breasts in my instant pot with 1 cup of double concentrated broth for 12 minutes with a 10 min NPR. It works PERFECTLY!!
Trish says
What would you reduce the cooking down to for just 2 chicken breasts?
Jessica says
Yes- I’d check them after 3 hours.