The Best Shredded Chicken Crock Pot Recipe

This unbelievably easy crock pot shredded chicken recipe is a family favorite! Fall-apart tender chicken simmered in a flavorful sauce – perfect for tacos, burritos, salads, or simply served over rice. Get ready for the easiest, most delicious shredded chicken you've ever made!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 645 mins
Calories 265.4 kcal
Protein 63g
Rating 4.6 (31 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for The Best Shredded Chicken Crock Pot

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How to Make The Best Shredded Chicken Crock Pot

  1. Place 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts in your crock pot.
  2. Add 1 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup salsa, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  3. Cook on low for 10 1/2 hours (or high for 5-6 hours) or until chicken is easily shredded.
  4. Remove chicken from crock pot and shred using two forks. Discard any large pieces of bone or fat.
  5. Return shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir to coat it with the sauce. Keep warm on low while you prepare your sides.
  6. Serve your delicious shredded chicken in tacos, burritos, over rice, in salads, or any way you like!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

20g

Carbs

0g