Simple Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Breast, Healthy

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Simple Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Breast, Healthy

Mallory

When it comes to meal prepping, this slow cooker shredded chicken breast is the best way to ensure you get juicy chicken every time! It has the best flavor and you can use it to make easy meals throughout the week! The best part is that it takes about 2 minutes to put it together and then the slow cooker does the work!

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 3

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 160 kcal

Equipment

1 slow cooker (I use a 6 quart)

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½ cup chicken broth
½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional, included in the nutrition info)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon paprika (or smoked paprika)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Add the chicken broth to the bottom of your slow cooker. Add the boneless chicken breasts and drizzle olive oil on top. Combine the seasonings in a small bowl and add to the chicken. Rub in the seasonings on top of the chicken. Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 3-4 hours until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 F with an instant read thermometer. Cooking times will vary depending on your slow cooker.
Shred the chicken and stir it so it absorbs the rest of the liquid.

Notes

Expert Tips

Be sure to evenly distribute the seasoning on top of the chicken so everything gets seasoned.
If you can help it, don't open the lid to check on slow cooker recipes. Every time you open the lid, you let the heat out and it adds to the cooking time.
Some other options for shredding your chicken are to use a stand mixer or pulse it in a food processor. You can also use a knife and cutting board if you want it diced instead of shredded.

Storage

Refrigerator - store leftover chicken in the refrigerator in an airtight container with a tight-fitting lid for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer - place cooled leftovers in a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. To reheat, let it thaw in the fridge overnight and heat in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave.

Dietitian Tips

I think when it comes to skinless chicken breasts, we've all experienced dry chicken! This is my favorite way to prevent that. Once you have a big batch made, you can add it to salads, grain bowls, a taco salad, or use it to make chicken salad for the week.

For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup (approximate)Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 25gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 420mg

Keyword dairy free, gluten free

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