Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken

Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken

from joyfoodsunshine.com
365 min
8 servings

This simple slow cooker pulled chicken recipe is easy, versatile and a great way to meal prep chicken for the week. This flavorful slow cooker shredded chicken is made with only 5 ingredients and can be used in a variety of ways - in soups, chicken salad sandwiches, pot pies, casseroles, etc.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth ((or 1 cup water + 1 teaspoon better than bullion))
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt* ((or to taste, see note))
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ½ onion (diced)
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic

Directions

  1. 1

    Whisk together chicken broth, paprika, salt, pepper, onion, and minced garlic in the container of a slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Then, add the chicken breasts and turn to coat.

  3. 3

    Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours until fork tender.

  4. 4

    Shred the chicken with two forks (alternatively, you can remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it in a separate bowl with forks or use a standing mixer).

  5. 5

    Then, turn the crockpot to low, and let the mixture cook for another 30-60 minutes (to soak up the juice). Taste and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.

  6. 6

    Serve warm.