All Purpose Crockpot Shredded Chicken
This crockpot pulled chicken is made with chicken breasts, spices, broth and beer which makes for an ultra tender and flavorful shredded chicken.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 155kcal
Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts , trimmed of excess fat
- 1 medium yellow onion , sliced (optional)
- 1 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried minced onion
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz. Guinness draught beer (or your favorite beer)
- 6 oz. fat free chicken broth (reduced sodium if available)
Instructions
- If using onion, add to bottom of slow cooker. Top with chicken, then all seasonings. Rub seasonings into the chicken.
- Pour beer and chicken broth into the slow cooker, cover, and cook on LOW 5-6 hours, until chicken is tender and shreds easily with a fork. Chicken can also be cooked on HIGH for 2-3 hours.
- Shred chicken with two forks and serve with extra juice on the side if desired. Store leftovers in the refrigerator, sealed, for 3-4 days (only reheating the portion you want to eat). Alternately, place shredded chicken into freezer ziploc bags and freeze for several months (make sure they're well sealed).
Notes
If your chicken broth isn't reduced sodium, reduce salt amount down to 1/2 tsp.
For a stronger beer flavor, add up to 12 oz of beer.
Nutrition
Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 510mg | Potassium: 460mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 2.8mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.6mg