Healthy Crockpot Shredded Chicken
Tender, juicy crockpot shredded chicken that cooks itself and works for meal prep, low carb dinners, soups, casseroles, and easy protein add-ins. This simple slow cooker recipe is versatile, reliable, and less than 1 net carb per serving. Perfect for busy days when you need healthy shredded chicken ready to use all week.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (ours weighed 10-12 ounces each
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil ( or you can use cubed butter)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ black pepper
- ½ garlic powder
- ½ onion powder
- optional - ½-1 teaspoon of paprika is a great addition but it makes this above 1 carb per serving so we left it out.
Instructions
- Place chicken in crockpot and pour broth over the top. Brush the chicken with olive oil or add cubed butter on top of the chicken
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder
- Cook on low 4-6 hours or high 2-3 hours
- Shred and serve hot as a simple side dish or you can use it in other recipes calling for shredded chicken.
Notes
• Shred the chicken with two forks or a hand mixer for quick shredding.
• Add more broth after shredding for extra juicy chicken.
• Cook time varies by crockpot, so start checking early.
• Use thighs for even juicier results. Macros per serving: ~0.5g net carbs, ~150 to 180 calories depending on portion size.
• Add more broth after shredding for extra juicy chicken.
• Cook time varies by crockpot, so start checking early.
• Use thighs for even juicier results. Macros per serving: ~0.5g net carbs, ~150 to 180 calories depending on portion size.
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