Seriously Easy Crockpot Shredded Chicken

Published 2/9/2021 Crockpot shredded chicken is perfect for tacos, nachos, soups, chili, and everything in between. In this post, we’ll give you the rundown of how to make slow cooker shredded chicken and share our top tips for perfectly juicy chicken every time.

What you need for Crockpot Shredded Chicken

Basic crockpot shredded chicken is so easy to make that you only need 2 simple ingredients:

chicken breastchicken broth (or water)optional: seasonings or sauces ( we used salt and pepper)

Top 3 Tips for Perfect Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

How long to cook chicken in crockpot you may ask? If you’re using boneless, skinless chicken breast, we suggest 6-8 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high. Thermoworks Thermapen What slow cooker do you have? We have a 6-quart Hamilton Beach Programmable Slow Cooker and LOVE it. How do I keep chicken from drying out in the crockpot? Make sure you use some kind of liquid, whether it’s broth or water. This will help infuse moisture into your chicken breast while it’s cooking. How long does it take to cook 2 lbs. chicken in the crockpot? Cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.

Storage Information

Let shredded chicken cool completely. Then, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-5 days.

6 Crockpot Chicken Recipes

Looking for more crockpot chicken recipes? Look no further! Check out 6 similar recipes below. And for an added bonus, check out our Crockpot Freezer Meals post where we teach you how to turn all of these slow cooker recipes into freezer meals.

Can you freeze shredded chicken?

Freezing shredded chicken is super simple. Let your chicken cool completely and then transfer into a large, gallon-size bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Flavor Variations

Because sometimes you want shredded chicken that has a little more sass! Here are some of our favorite Crockpot Shredded Chicken recipes.

Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken: Our Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is perfect for any weeknight meal, is kid-friendly, and made with only 5 ingredients – garlic, honey, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, and chicken.Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip: combine shredded chick1en with Frank’s hot sauce, Greek yogurt, and ranch seasoning for a seriously good dip.Crockpot Sesame Chicken: let your chicken breast slow cook in a homemade sesame chicken sauce so that it comes out extra tender and flavorful!Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken: first season your chicken breast in a dry rub and then let it slow cook in bbq sauce for the ultimate bbq chicken sandwich!