Crockpot Shredded Chicken
A hassle-free and flavorful shredded chicken made in a crockpot, perfect for busy weeknights and versatile in its uses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 cup BBQ sauce or salsa
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Chop the sweet onion and mince the garlic cloves.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Layer the chopped onions and minced garlic at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the onion and garlic mixture.
- Pour BBQ sauce or salsa evenly over the chicken, spreading it out for full flavor coverage.
- Add the chicken broth, making sure it covers the chicken.
- Cover the crockpot and let it cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken shreds easily with a fork.
- Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot, mixing it with the delicious cooking juices and veggies before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, swap out the BBQ sauce for salsa. To add extra flavor, include diced jalapeños or experiment with other spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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