Slow Cooker Shredded or Pulled Chicken
Juicy, flavorful, and incredibly versatile, this Slow Cooker Shredded (or Pulled) Chicken recipe is your ultimate meal prep hero. With just 10 minutes of prep time, the slow cooker works its magic, transforming tender boneless chicken breasts into perfectly seasoned shreds infused with a savory blend of paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and more. Customize the flavor base with your favorite barbecue sauce or salsa for a tangy twist. Perfect for effortless weeknight dinners, this easy shredded chicken shines in tacos, sandwiches, salads, rice bowls, and beyond. Plus, it’s a make-ahead dream—you can store it for up to 4 days for quick, protein-packed meals anytime. Whether you're feeding a family or stocking your fridge for the week, this pulled chicken recipe is a true time-saver that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Barbecue sauce or salsa (optional, for flavor customization)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, laying them out in an even layer.
Pour the chicken broth over the chicken to ensure that it stays moist during cooking.
In a small bowl, mix together the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over the chicken breasts.
If desired, pour the barbecue sauce or salsa over the chicken for added flavor.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on low for 4-6 hours, or high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Once the chicken is fully cooked, use two forks to shred it directly in the slow cooker or transfer it to a cutting board for shredding before returning it to the slow cooker.
Stir the shredded chicken to coat it evenly in the cooking juices or sauce.
Serve the shredded chicken immediately in tacos, sandwiches, salads, or rice bowls, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1425 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.3 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 4559 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.6 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.1 g | ||
| Protein | 221.6 g | 443% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2334 mg | 50% | |
*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.
