How to make Shredded Chicken to use in recipes, an easy method for how to make the best shredded chicken ever! Try these simple instructions for moist, flavorful crockpot shredded chicken.
Begin by plugging in your slow cooker, then add the chicken. Next, pour the chicken broth on top of chicken and add a few shakes of both salt and pepper. After that, cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
When cooking is complete, remove the chicken and shred with 2 forks. Or see some other tips below for shredding or dicing the chicken.
*If you need to make more shredded chicken, the ingredients stay the same. For every additional 2 chicken breasts, add 1 hour of cooking time. Max of 8 chicken breasts in a 4 quart slow cooker. If you would like to make even more, switch to a 6 or 8 quart cooker and add 1 additional can of broth when cooking.
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This shredded chicken is a great way to plan meals ahead of time and save your sanity during the week!