HOW TO MAKE SHREDDED CHICKEN

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

1. Add chicken to a 4-quart slow cooker.
2. Pour broth on top of chicken. Add a few shakes of both salt & pepper.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
4. 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!

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HOW TO MAKE SHREDDED CHICKEN

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

6 hrs

Total Time

6 hrs 5 mins

 

Servings: 6 -8

Author: Butter With A Side of Bread

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 14.5- oz can chicken broth
• salt & pepper

Instructions

1. 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.
2. Remove chicken & shred with 2 forks.
3. 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.