Super Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

I love having a quick shredded chicken recipe that takes very little effort. Once every 2 weeks, I make this recipe, split up the chicken, and freeze it to be used for multiple meals.

If you’re using frozen chicken, be sure to pre-heat your slow cooker before adding the chicken, only cook on high, and temp the chicken at 2 hours to make sure it reaches at least 140 degrees internally by then. It’s not recommended to use frozen chicken in the slow cooker due to it being in the temperature danger zone (41-140 degrees) for too long, so use caution if cooking from frozen. 

Super Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs  Boneless Skinless Chicken 
• 1.5 cups water
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Pepper
• 1/4 tsp Paprika
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder or minced garlic 

Instructions:

1. Add chicken and water to a slow cooker and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. You can substitute 1 tsp of garlic salt instead of using both garlic powder and salt.
2. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours until chicken is cooked through to 165 degrees.
3. Once cooked, shred using two forks.
4. Use in salads, sandwiches, casseroles, pasta, rice, or freeze for later.