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Slow cooker shredded chicken.
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The Best Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Recipe

The Best Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken - a delicious, easy slow cooker pulled chicken breast recipe that is great for tacos, salads, wraps, pastas, and more!
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 3 minutes
Course: keto
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy way to cook chicken, pulled chicken, shredded chicken, slow cooker chicken breasts
Servings: 8
Calories: 160kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp Italian herbs
  • 1 bottle Italian salad dressing
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tsp fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder

Instructions

  • Add ingredients to a slow cooker. 
  • Cover slow cooker, and cook 2-3 hours on high; 4-5 hours on low - until chicken is 175 degrees internal temperature and chicken shreds easily when lightly pulled with a fork. 
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker and place in stand mixer. 
  • Add paddle attachment and turn to medium, let shred chicken until your preferred texture. 
  • Drain off excess cooking liquid if there is a lot - leave at least 1 cup worth. 
  • Add chicken back to slow cooker and toss in excess liquid. 
  • Add to tacos, wraps, salads, etc. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 668mg