Easy method showing you how to make the best shredded chicken ever! Simple slow cooker instructions for moist, flavorful 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.
Here are a few of our favorite chicken recipes that are super easy to make with this shredded chicken!
- Ranch Chicken Cheese Dip
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna
- Chicken Chili Pasta Bake
- Cheesy Wild Rice Casserole
- Fiesta Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad
Here’s where I got my fun black & white damask Crock Pot!
Yields 6-8
5 min
6 hr
6 hr, 5 Total Time
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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.
