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Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Recipe
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Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Recipe

This simple recipe of slow cooker shredded chicken is much more than it appears at first glance - it is a time, money and life saver for weekday lunches!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword shredded chicken, slow cooker
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 398kcal
Cost 8

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the chicken in a slow cooker, and lightly brush with olive oil.
    4 chicken breasts
  • Coat the chicken with all the spices and generously season with salt and pepper.
    1 tbsp. paprika, ½ tbsp. chili powder, 1 tsp. onion flakes, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. dried oregano, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • Pour the chicken stock in the slow cooker and cook 6 to 8 hours on low, or until chicken easily shreds.
    1 cup chicken stock
  • Shred the chicken breasts with two forks, mix everything, and cook another 10 to 15 minutes on high.
  • Serve as the main course, or over a salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 674mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2427IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 4mg