Description
A straightforward recipe for making flavorful shredded chicken suitable for sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 sandwich buns
- Your preferred condiments (mayonnaise, mustard, etc.)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a slow cooker or large pot.
- Cook on low in a slow cooker for 4-6 hours, or simmer gently on the stovetop until the chicken is cooked through and easily shredded.
- Remove the chicken from the liquid and place it on a cutting board.
- Use two forks to shred the chicken into strands.
- Return the shredded chicken to the cooking liquid, stirring to coat. Cook for 5 more minutes to absorb flavor.
- Serve the warm shredded chicken on sandwich buns with your chosen condiments.
Notes
- You can substitute water for chicken broth if needed.
- For extra flavor, add half an onion or a bay leaf during cooking.
- Shredding is easier when the chicken is slightly cooled.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 240 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 100
Keywords: shredded chicken, chicken sandwich, easy chicken, slow cooker chicken, sandwich filling