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Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken

Julia
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
Course Main Course
Servings 6 servings
Calories 403 kcal

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EQUIPMENT

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

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Sprinkle evenly with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder:
  • 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.
  • Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir the chicken into the cooking juices.
  • Serve on brioche buns or use for meal prep. Add BBQ sauce if desired and garnish with parsley before serving.
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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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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
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