Crockpot Shredded Chicken – a super easy Crockpot recipe for all purpose shredded chicken! Â This chicken is seasoned and slow cooked all day, then ready to use in any of your favorite wraps, tacos, or casseroles. Â Or, you can freeze it to use for later!
Out of all of the recipes on my blog, I have to say this simple, plain Jane looking crockpot full of chicken is one of my absolute favorites.
It’s one of those recipes that is a major lifesaver for me to keep on hand for all of the meal time madness.
This tastes just as good as a rotisserie chicken, but, you can make a BIG batch of it right at home and it lasts for up to two months in the freezer!
My recipe calls for using about 3 pounds of chicken – for me this is four large chicken breasts.
It goes right into the crockpot with some chicken broth and seasonings, and is really “set and forget” recipe because it can cook on low all day and still be amazingly juicy!
So, for the 3 pounds of chicken – I get about 6 cups of shredded chicken total.
Then, I just let it cool after shredding and save about two cups in the refrigerator for the week, and freeze the rest.
I typically save 1-2 cups per zip-lock back, but you can portion it out however you’d like!
You can also easily double this recipe if you want a plethora of shredded chicken on hand.
Another awesome use for this chicken is your weekly meal prep! Â It really does have all purpose flavor, and goes well with anything! Â Once it’s cooked and shredded you can add things like hot sauce, ranch dressing, taco seasoning, salsa….etc. Â and toss it into salads for the week – make life easier and your salad a little less boring!
Some of my fave ways to use this chicken are in my One Pot Buffalo Chicken Tortellini, these Crispy Chicken Wraps, and my BBQ Ranch Chicken Tacos.
Enjoy!
~Nichole
Easy CrockPot Shredded Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 Pounds Chicken Breasts About 4 Large
- 1 Cup Chicken Broth
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in bottom of crockpot. Pour chicken broth and seasonings over chicken.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Remove chicken from crockpot and shred with two forks.
- Use the chicken right away in your favorite recipes. Or, allow chicken to cool and portion into zip-top bags and freeze for up to two months.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I put my cooked chicken breast in my kitchen aid mixer for easier shredding. Just make sure to stay close it only takes a few turns and it is good to go.
oh my gosh, i need to do this!
Amazing recipe. I did it with 6 chicken breasts and had it cooking all night. Next day I shredded the chicken and ended up with 14 cups of amazingly tasty chicken. My freezer is now stocked and I’m one happy woman.
Thank you for a great recipe.
Leanne (Perth, Australia)
I have this in my crock pot right now. I’m going to combo it up later tonight with some stuffing and gravy and some veggies on the side. Whatever is left over will be used another night this week for some chicken and dumplings. Yuuummmy!
This dish is amazing and simple! I’ve tried every recipe in sight to make tender chicken breast..my chicken still came out dry. This is it! The chicken was so tender that I had to use a big spoon to scoop out of crockpot. Thank you for sharing. This is a keeper!
I just pulled 20 lbs of chicken for an Asian Barbecued Chicken Recipe for my mother’s 90th birthday celebration. Love that I could make it ahead and just warm it later with the sauce. Your recipe makes the chicken very tender and not dry at all. I did it on the stove in a large pot on very low because of the quantity. I will be sure to make this again.
What is the best thaw and reheat process once you have froze the shredded chicken?
I typically thaw it overnight in the refrigerator. After that you can use it cold and add condiments for chicken salad. You can add salsa and make tacos, heat it up on the stove. Things like that 🙂
If I am doubling the recipe, do I still cook it for 8 hours on low?
Yes 🙂
Great, easy, quick, & versatile recipe! I made some soft tacos with it. Just added cheese and salsa. Yum!!!
Hi do you shred in the crock pot with the juices/broth or do you get rid of that?
Hi! I do remove the chicken and get rid of the broth in the crockpot.
Excellent recipe. Thank you. I have enough for a 9×13″ casserole and enough to freeze for another one. My crock pot took only 2-1/2 hrs on high. I will definitely use this recipe again.