Best Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Recipes

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SLOW COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos Recipe by Tasty image

Everyone's on a different diet nowadays, from Paleo and Whole30 to the ever-popular Keto, everyone's got their thing. But that doesn't mean your dining choices have to end! Our slow cooker shredded tacos are perfect for a variety of lifestyles. The best part? We even tell you how to store your leftovers so you can enjoy this whenever the craving strikes. Future You will thank you every time!

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 11 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 oz salsa
2 limes, juiced
1 package taco seasoning
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
3 lb chicken breast
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In your slow cooker, mix the salsa, lime juice, taco seasoning, and cilantro.
  • Salt and pepper the chicken to taste, then mix into the sauce. Cover and cook on high for four hours or low for seven to eight hours.
  • Remove the chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker and stir.
  • Freeze leftovers in an airtight bag for up to six months!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 2 grams

FIESTA SLOW COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS



Fiesta Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos image

Quick, easy, and tasty!

Provided by Ashlie Boucher

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 6h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Combine chicken broth and taco seasoning mix in a bowl. Place chicken in a slow cooker and pour chicken broth mixture over chicken.
  • Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Shred chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 415.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED MEXICAN CHICKEN



Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken image

Slow cooker Mexican-style shredded chicken. Perfect for tacos, quesadillas, and many other Mexican dishes!

Provided by mrlkn

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 4h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons ground ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 ¾ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
olive oil, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa

Steps:

  • Mix chile powder, paprika, onion, garlic, and cumin together in a small bowl.
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Lightly coat with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Coat all sides of chicken with seasoning mix.
  • Pour 1/2 of the salsa in a slow cooker and spread to cover the bottom. Place chicken on top and cover with remaining salsa.
  • Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 4 hours, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Shred chicken with tongs and stir thoroughly so it can absorb remaining juices in the slow cooker.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 635.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SLOW-COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN



Slow-Cooker Shredded Chicken image

This simple recipe takes only a few minutes to get into the pot, cooks while you go about your day and will reward you with meals all week. Use the shredded chicken as is or in one of the flavorful variations below. Either way, it's great for salads, sandwiches, pastas, quesadillas, tacos, soups or as a pizza or flatbread topping.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h10m

Yield about 6 cups shredded chicken

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
3 strips lemon peel, removed with a vegetable peeler, optional
1 bay leaf, optional
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Lay the chicken breasts in an even layer in a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add the broth, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon peel and bay leaf if using. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
  • Transfer the cooked chicken to a large bowl. Use 2 forks to pull it into shreds. Strain the cooking broth and drizzle about 1/2 cup over the chicken. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. If not using the chicken immediately, refrigerate it in an airtight container. Refrigerate the remaining cooking broth separately and use it to moisten the chicken when serving. Or add it to soups and sauces.
  • Buffalo: Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and whisk in 3 tablespoons Buffalo-style hot sauce. Drizzle over 2 cups shredded chicken and toss well.
  • Lemon Herb: Drizzle 2 cups shredded chicken with 1/4 cup of the cooking broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 teaspoon dried dill. Season with salt and pepper and toss well.
  • Barbecue: Warm 1/4 cup of the cooking broth in a small saucepan and whisk in 1/4 cup barbecue sauce. Pour over 2 cups shredded chicken and toss well.

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN SLIDERS RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Sliders Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: onion, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, seasoned salt, pepper, dried oregano, dijon mustard, honey, garlic, slider buns

Provided by Camille Bergerson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 onion, sliced
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
⅓ cup honey
6 cloves garlic, minced
12 slider buns

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to a slow cooker and stir until chicken and onions are coated with seasonings.
  • Cook on high for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is cooked and shreddable.
  • With a set of tongs or two forks, shred the chicken and stir into the juices.
  • Distribute evenly between slider buns.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 15 grams

SHREDDED SLOW COOKER GREEN CHILE CHICKEN



Shredded Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken image

Flavorful shredded chicken makes the perfect stuffing for enchiladas, tacos, burritos, or whatever you like! Zesty ingredients like green chiles, lime, and cumin cook all day in a slow cooker. I like to serve this with fresh corn tortillas for taco night, but the possibilities are endless with a shredded chicken like this.

Provided by LADYJANE1976

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Slow Cooker     Main Dishes     Chicken

Time 8h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
2 (7 ounce) cans diced green chile peppers, divided
1 large onion, diced
1 whole head garlic, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons ground cumin
2 large limes, juiced, divided
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place oil in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add chicken breasts and thighs, 1 can of chile peppers, onion, garlic, cumin, 1/2 of the lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook on Low until chicken is falling apart, about 8 hours.
  • Remove chicken and shred with 2 forks.
  • Return chicken to the slow cooker. Add remaining chile peppers and lime juice; stir. Test flavor and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 76.5 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 790.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS



Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos image

I needed a dinner entree I could make for a pretty large party that wouldn't break the bank and wouldn't take me all day to cook. So, I decided tacos would do the trick! I threw together some ingredients for shredded chicken tacos, and it turned out great. I served them on corn tortillas, with diced white onion, cilantro, and freshly quartered limes for a more "authentic" feel, but the meat is great for nachos or other dishes as well.

Provided by Brendan Dailey

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 5h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons salt
1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin
1 ½ tablespoons paprika
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 ½ tablespoons cayenne pepper
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 white onions, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, diced
2 habanero peppers, diced
6 cloves garlic, pressed
1 lime, halved
18 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Place into the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour diced tomatoes into the cooker, followed by onions, jalapenos, habanero peppers, and garlic. Squeeze the juice of lime into the pot and stir the ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on High until chicken breasts are no longer pink in the centers, 4 1/2 hours.
  • Remove chicken, shred meat with 2 forks, and return to the pot. Mix to combine and serve with tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1290.4 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

SLOW COOKER MEXICAN SHREDDED CHICKEN



Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken image

This slow cooker recipe is great for those busy weekdays. We like this shredded chicken in tacos but it could be used in a lot of different dishes. Kid-tested and approved! Freeze the leftovers for a quick meal later! Serve in tacos, taquitos, enchiladas, salad, chicken soup, or shredded chicken sandwiches!

Provided by Sarah

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican     Main Dishes     Chicken

Time 4h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup chicken broth
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Mix chicken broth, tomato paste, garlic, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, vinegar, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper together for sauce in a small bowl.
  • Place chicken in a 3-quart slow cooker. Pour sauce over top.
  • Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, on Low for 5 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours. Remove chicken and turn the slow cooker to Warm.
  • Shred the chicken with 2 forks and return to the slow cooker. Heat for 10 minutes to allow juices to soak into the shredded chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 59.3 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1974.9 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN



Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken image

Shredded chicken is good on salads or in sandwiches or can be used in many other recipes. This recipe has no added salt and lends itself to Mexican, Italian, or American dishes.

Provided by stormrunner

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Slow Cooker Chicken Breast

Time 5h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup water
½ large white onion, diced
3 large cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, water, onion, and garlic in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low until you can press on the chicken with the back of a fork and it falls apart and is no longer pink in the center, about 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Pull out each piece of chicken and shred in a large bowl with 2 forks.
  • When all chicken is shredded, combine with any water remaining in the slow cooker--this keeps the shredded chicken moist.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 35.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 86 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED JALAPENO CHICKEN SANDWICHES



Slow Cooker Shredded Jalapeno Chicken Sandwiches image

This is quite spicy.

Provided by shackbart

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 4h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound chicken breasts
1 cup chicken broth
1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
½ teaspoon jalapeno pepper seasoning
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup sour cream
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
4 sandwich buns

Steps:

  • Combine chicken breasts, broth, diced jalapenos, jalapeno seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder in a 1.5 to 2-quart slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, 4 to 10 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Drain liquid from the slow cooker and reserve. Shred chicken in the slow cooker using a fork. Add some of the reserved liquid as desired. Stir in sour cream, cream cheese, and pepper Jack cheese. Cook on Low until flavors fully combine, about 30 minutes. Stir well and serve in sandwich buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.2 calories, Carbohydrate 162.1 g, Cholesterol 126 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 799.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN IN YOGURT SAUCE



Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken in Yogurt Sauce image

A super simple slow cooker recipe for shredded chicken in a tomato-yogurt-curry sauce.

Provided by Jeannine Cauthen

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 18m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup fat-free Greek yogurt
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
1 ½ pounds skinless chicken breasts
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine yogurt, tomato paste, onion, garlic, curry powder, ginger, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker. Add chicken breasts and mix with yogurt sauce.
  • Cook on Low until chicken is tender and cooked through, about 8 hours. Shred with 2 forks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 136.7 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 52.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 679.1 mg, Sugar 10 g

SLOW COOKER SPICY SHREDDED CHICKEN



Slow Cooker Spicy Shredded Chicken image

This recipe is a combination of several different Mexican shredded chicken recipes I've tried over the years. Delicious in burritos, tacos, and enchiladas--put it in the slow cooker and forget about it! Spicy, bold, flavorful!

Provided by j00ly

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Slow Cooker     Main Dishes     Chicken

Time 7h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup chunky salsa
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 leaf (blank)s bay leaves
4 pounds frozen chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Combine tomato sauce, salsa, garlic, salt, chili powder, hot sauce, lime juice, cayenne, oregano, coriander, cinnamon, and bay leaves in a slow cooker; stir to combine.
  • Layer chicken breasts on top, ensuring they are coated in sauce on both sides.
  • Cook on High until chicken is fork tender and no longer pink in the center, about 5 hours.
  • Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred into tiny pieces with 2 forks. Return to the slow cooker. Heat on Low or Warm for 2 more hours.
  • Strain any excess liquid before serving. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 64.7 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 691 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

SLOW-COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS



Slow-Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos image

Prepare these Slow-Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos. Made with juicy chicken, these Slow-Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos will be the best you've ever tasted.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chicken

Time 6h10m

Yield 12 servings, 2 tacos each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 jar (16 oz.) TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
24 TACO BELL® Crunchy Taco Shells
4 cups shredded lettuce
4 tomatoes, finely chopped
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses

Steps:

  • Mix salsa and taco seasoning in slow cooker until blended. Top with chicken; cover with lid.
  • Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 3 to 4 hours). Remove chicken from slow cooker, reserving sauce in slow cooker. Shred chicken with fork. Return to slow cooker; stir until chicken is evenly coated with sauce.
  • Bake taco shells as directed on package. Fill with chicken mixture; top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 590 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 22 g

SLOW-COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN



Slow-Cooker Shredded Chicken image

Freeze smaller portions of this versatile, flavorful shredded chicken and you'll be so glad you did. It's the perfect base to build any meal-tacos, fried rice, hearty soups, pastas, barbecue chicken sandwiches, or anything else your heart desires.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Sunday Stash     Chicken     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Slow Cooker     Freezer Food     Healthy     Garlic     Onion     Lunch     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 medium onions, peeled, halved with root intact
1 head of garlic, unpeeled, rinsed, halved crosswise
2 bay leaves
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon (or more) kosher salt
1 teaspoon (or more) freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, onions, garlic, bay leaves, broth, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker. Cover and cook until chicken shreds easily when pierced with a fork, about 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low.
  • Remove chicken from liquid and shred with a fork; taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl; discard vegetables. Store chicken and broth together or separately.
  • Do Ahead
  • Chicken can be made 3 days ahead; cover and chill either in broth or separately, or freeze either together or separately up to 6 months.

SPICY SHREDDED SLOW COOKER CHICKEN



Spicy Shredded Slow Cooker Chicken image

This slow cooker shredded chicken can be made with thighs or breasts. It's great in tacos, fajitas, or anything you want to put with it!

Provided by RaeBear729

Time 4h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground paprika
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 (5 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 cups chicken stock
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, or more to taste
¼ cup tomato paste, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place olive oil in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Mix chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Rub chicken thighs with some of the spice rub and place in the slow cooker. Cover with chicken broth. Add remaining spice mixture and chipotle pepper in adobo and stir until incorporated. Mix in tomato paste.
  • Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, on Low, 7 to 8 hours, or High, 4 to 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • When you're ready to serve, take chicken out and shred with forks. Place back in the sauce and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1363.4 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN CHILI



Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Chili image

This slow cooker shredded chicken chili is easy and flavorful. I serve it with cornbread. Got this recipe from a family friend and it has become a family favorite.

Provided by Amy A

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chicken Chili Recipes

Time 10h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 teaspoons brown sugar
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers
½ medium onion, chopped, or more to taste
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 (14.5 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
3 pounds shredded, cooked chicken breast

Steps:

  • Place (in the following order) beans, cumin, coriander, garlic salt, oregano, brown sugar, chile peppers, onion, condensed soup, chicken broth, and shredded chicken in a 6-quart slow cooker. Give it a good stir and cover.
  • Cook on Low, 10 to 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 88.2 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 40.8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 640.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED OR PULLED CHICKEN



Slow Cooker Shredded or Pulled Chicken image

This comes from my well used slow cooker cook book called "The 150 best slow cooker recipes" by Judith Finlayson. I love this cook book and I have already shared a recipe or two from this book. The title in the book is shredded chicken but I call it pulled because that is how I get the meat off. :) Anyways, I love this recipe because you can use the chicken for anything you want like sandwiches, tacos, or even enchiladas. (Which by the way I found a great enchilada recipe by 'Hey Jude' recipe #56374, just in case :) )This is easy and fun to do, I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

Provided by Faith77

Categories     Chicken

Time 6h10m

Yield 4-6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 -4 lbs chicken pieces, skin on
1 onion, peeled and quartered
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in slow cooker stoneware, laying dark meat (legs and thighs) on bottom and white (breasts) on top.
  • Add water to cover.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, until chicken is cooked through.
  • Allow to cool in liquid.
  • Remove skin and bones from chicken and shred by pulling the meat off the bones and apart with your fingers.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

SLOW COOKER CILANTRO-LIME SHREDDED CHICKEN



Slow Cooker Cilantro-Lime Shredded Chicken image

We love shredded chicken...I will often make large batches of it and freeze in meal size portions. This makes chicken tacos, enchiladas and other favorite chicken meals all that much faster to get on the table. For this chicken, I used what I had on hand in the freezer. I dropped a package of chicken breasts and a package of chicken thighs into the slow cooker...a good mix of white and dark meat! Along with some lime juice, olive oil and big hunks of cilantro and bam...Seriously y'all...the cilantro flavor totally infused into the chicken as it cooked all day. Perfect for using in your favorite Mexican chicken dish. Also, I should add that I got a large batch of cilantro for just $0.29!

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Chicken

Time 8h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 limes, juiced
1 onion, chopped
1 lb chicken breast, boneless skinless
1 lb chicken thigh, boneless skinless
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 bunch cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Put all the ingredients in the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 8 hours.
  • Once cooking is complete, use 2 forks to pull the chicken apart. Pull out any long cilantro stems, if necessary.
  • Serve Cilantro-Lime Shredded Chicken in favorite chicken recipes.
  • (Portion out chicken into meal size portions and place in freezer baggies and freeze for future use.).
  • Cost me $5.56 for 3-4 meals worth of shredded chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.1, Fat 31.4, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 168.2, Sodium 162.5, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.1, Protein 44.2

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED TACO CHICKEN



Slow Cooker Shredded Taco Chicken image

An easy, delicious, tasty, and versatile way to cook chicken with a Mexican flair. Basically, place the chicken in the slow cooker, add Mexican seasoning, and let the Crock Pot do its magic. In a few hours, the entire house smells like a Mexican restaurant. This chicken is super flavorful and has a little bit of a kick. You can...

Provided by Karie Houghton

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 6h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp seasoning salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp chipotle
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp oregano
1 c chicken broth

Steps:

  • 1. Put all ingredients into the slow cooker. Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
  • 2. Using a fork, shred chicken. Taco seasoned chicken can be used in a number of recipes.

SHREDDED SALSA VERDE CHICKEN IN THE SLOW COOKER



Shredded Salsa Verde Chicken in the Slow Cooker image

This is a little something I threw together one night, and it's easy with only 4 ingredients. Cook while you are at work! Serve over yellow, white, or brown rice, or with mashed potatoes.

Provided by Christine Hughes

Categories     Slow Cooker Chicken Main Dishes

Time 9h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) jar salsa verde
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
6 cloves garlic, crushed, or to taste

Steps:

  • Pour about 1/3 of the salsa on the bottom of a slow cooker and place chicken on top. Season with salt and pepper, then add onions and garlic. Pour the remaining salsa evenly over the chicken. Cook on Low for 8 hours.
  • Remove chicken and shred with 2 forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker; mix it in with the juices and cook on High for 1 more hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 305.4 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

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