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slow cooked pulled chicken dish

Crockpot Shredded Chicken

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 1 Crockpot
  • 1 measuring cup
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Fork
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken broth, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the crockpot and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Use a fork to shred the chicken into pieces.
  • Mix the shredded chicken with the remaining juices in the crockpot for added flavor.

Notes

For the best results, try to use fresh chicken and adjust seasoning to your preference. You can also add other spices or herbs to customize the flavor, and it’s easy to double the recipe if you need to serve a larger crowd. This shredded chicken is versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes such as tacos, salads, sandwiches, or served over rice.
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