Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Breasts for Freezing Oamc
Streamline your meal prep with this versatile and time-saving Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Breasts recipe, perfect for freezer storage and ideal for OAMC (Once-A-Month Cooking). Made with tender, juicy boneless, skinless chicken breasts slow-cooked in a flavorful blend of chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional paprika, this dish is simple to prepare and yields up to eight servings of protein-packed shredded chicken. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a hands-off crock pot cooking method, this recipe ensures maximum convenience. Portion it into freezer-friendly containers and enjoy a stash of ready-to-use, shredded chicken that's perfect for tacos, salads, casseroles, and more. Whether you're meal prepping for busy weeknights or stocking your freezer for family meals, this recipe is a kitchen lifesaver!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your crock pot, ensuring they are spread out in a single layer if possible.
Pour the chicken broth over the chicken to keep it moist during cooking.
Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika (if using) evenly over the chicken.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is fully cooked.
Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the crock pot and place them on a cutting board or a large plate.
Use two forks to shred the chicken into small pieces. You can do this while the chicken is warm for easier shredding.
If you prefer juicier shredded chicken, add some of the cooking liquid from the crock pot back to the shredded chicken.
Allow the shredded chicken to cool to room temperature before portioning into freezer-safe bags or containers.
Label the containers with the date and portion size before freezing. The chicken can be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To use, thaw the chicken in the refrigerator overnight or reheat directly from the freezer in a skillet, microwave, or your favorite dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.0 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 771 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 3591 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 285.6 g | 571% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2616 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
