Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken

Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken

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.

Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken

Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken

365 min8 servings

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About this Recipe

Looking for an incredibly easy way to have delicious, versatile chicken ready for your meals all week long? This Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken recipe is your answer, transforming simple ingredients into a meal prep powerhouse with minimal effort. You'll love how effortlessly this recipe fits into your busy schedule.

What sets this recipe apart is its sheer simplicity and consistent results. By combining common pantry staples like chicken breasts, broth, paprika, and aromatics, your slow cooker does all the heavy lifting. The prolonged gentle cooking ensures the chicken becomes incredibly tender and flavorful, ready to be shredded with ease.

Prepare for a batch of exceptionally tender, moist, and wonderfully savory shredded chicken. Infused with a delightful blend of paprika, onion, and garlic, its rich flavor profile is versatile enough to complement a wide array of dishes. This foolproof method guarantees a generous yield of perfectly cooked chicken every time, making it an indispensable tool for efficient meal planning.

The beauty of this slow cooker pulled chicken lies in its incredible adaptability. It's an ideal base for hearty soups, creates satisfying chicken salad sandwiches, can be incorporated into comforting pot pies, or layered into your favorite casseroles. For a quick substitution, you can easily swap the chicken broth for a combination of water and better than bouillon without missing a beat.

This recipe is perfectly suited for anyone aiming to streamline their weekly cooking, providing a foundational protein that's ready to elevate quick weeknight dinners or enhance your meal prep efforts.

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