Description
Shredded chicken is a delicious, versatile dish that will elevate your meals with minimal effort. This easy shredded chicken recipe yields tender, juicy pieces of chicken perfect for meal prep or family dinners. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful base suitable for tacos, salads, sandwiches, and more. The slow cooking method ensures the chicken absorbs all the delightful seasonings while remaining moist and easy to shred. Ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this recipe guarantees you’ll have a healthy protein option ready in no time. Enjoy the endless possibilities and flavor with this simple shredded chicken recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Place boneless skinless chicken breasts in a slow cooker or pot and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Pour in the chicken broth to cover the bottom of the pot. Add minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil.
- Cook on low for about 6 hours or high for about 3 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shreddable. For stovetop methods, simmer over low heat covered for about one hour.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks before returning it to any remaining juices.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup shredded chicken (85g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg