Crockpot Shredded Chicken Breast

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 2 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

1 teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon ground paprika

½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (or another dried herb blend)

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ cup low-sodium chicken broth

Directions

Combine the salt, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper in a small dish.

Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Rub the seasonings and olive oil over the chicken breasts.

Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker.

Cook on HIGH for 2-4 hours, or on LOW for up to 8 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F internally.

Shred

Slice or shred the chicken breasts with two forks, by hand, or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 0.5 pound
• Calories: 305 kcal
• Total Fat: 11 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Trans Fat: 0.03 g
• Cholesterol: 145 mg
• Sodium: 657 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
• Total Sugars: 0.1 g
• Protein: 49 g