Crockpot Shredded Chicken (+ BBQ Ranch Bowls)
Presenting, our family favorite crockpot shredded chicken! We’ve made this recipe so many times that I begged Alex to write down his method. If you’re like me—juggling work commitments while trying to get healthy meals on the table—this recipe is about to become your secret weapon.
Just add a few ingredients to your slow cooker and return to find perfectly tender, well-seasoned chicken! I love adding it to tacos, soups, and salads, like chicken enchiladas, fajita salad, tortilla soup — or the BBQ Ranch Bowls below! Our son always requests this “soft chicken” (as he calls it).
Crockpot Shredded Chicken
Time: 5 to 6 hours (or 2 to 3 for quick method)
Serves: 8 (½ cup servings)
Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds; also works doubled!)
1½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ tablespoon onion powder
½ tablespoon cumin (optional)
½ tablespoon smoked paprika (optional)
1 cup water
