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Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken

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Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken is an easy crockpot shredded chicken recipe that’s perfect for meal prep, BBQ sandwiches, tacos, and busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Calories: 403
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Sprinkle evenly with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder:
  2. Pour the chicken broth over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreddable.
  3. Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir the chicken into the cooking juices.
  4. Serve on brioche buns or use for meal prep. Add BBQ sauce if desired and garnish with parsley before serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 44gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 548mgPotassium: 863mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 165IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 5mg

Video

Notes

  • Shred while hot for best moisture retention
  • Store with juices to prevent drying out
  • Great neutral base for multiple flavor profiles

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