Description
Tender and flavorful shredded chicken cooked in a slow cooker with a blend of spices and chicken broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf optional
Instructions
- Combine garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Rub chicken with olive oil, coat with spice mix, and place in slow cooker with optional bay leaf.
- Pour chicken broth over chicken, cover, and cook on Low for 6-7 hours or High for 3-4 hours.
- Check internal temperature (165°F+), then shred meat with two forks directly in the pot.
- Stir shredded chicken into liquid and simmer for 15 minutes to absorb flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 100
Keywords: Store in fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months. Reheat with a splash of broth to maintain moisture.