Name: Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Ingredients: 6 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. black pepper; 2 tsp. garlic powder; (optional) 1/2 cup water or chicken broth (**see note below**)

Description

A foolproof recipe for easy slow cooker shredded chicken!

Ingredients

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6 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. garlic powder
(optional) 1/2 cup water or chicken broth (**see note below**)

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Instructions

Place chicken breasts in slow cooker, and sprinkle with seasonings (and liquid, if using). Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the chicken shreds easily with a fork. (*If making a smaller batch, keep an eye on your slow cooker as the chicken will likely need less cooking time.)
Remove the chicken with tongs, and shred using two forks or the paddle attachment of a stand mixer. Use immediately, or freeze in ziplock bags or a sealed container.
**I almost always use frozen chicken when I make big batches of slow cooker shredded chicken like this. And the chicken has always released LOTS of extra juices while cooking, making plenty moist. Some of that extra liquid may be from the chicken breasts being a little icy and frozen. But if you are worried about chicken being dry, feel free to add in a little liquid while cooking.