Description
Tender, juicy chicken cooked effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: herbs (like thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker in a single layer when possible.
- Pour the chicken broth evenly over the chicken.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper over the breasts.
- If using, tuck sprigs of thyme or rosemary around the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the chicken with two forks in the slow cooker and mix with the juices.
Notes
For juicier results, reserve some cooking liquid to fold back into the shredded chicken. Store in airtight containers in the fridge for 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 70mg