Easy Shredded Chicken

Looking for an easy shredded chicken recipe to make your meal prep easy? This crockpot shredded chicken is the BEST and easiest way to make it. It cooks completely hands off and you end up with perfectly shredded, juicy chicken to add to recipes throughout the week.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword crockpot shredded chicken, easy shredded chicken, how to make shredded chicken

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 6

Servings

Calories 333kcal

Author Jennifer

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
2 packets dry ranch seasoning
1 cup unsalted butter

Instructions

Place chicken breasts on bottom of crockpot.
Sprinkle ranch seasoning over chicken. Slice butter and place evenly over chicken.
Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours. Shred the chicken with two forks.

Notes

Use chicken thighs. If you prefer dark meat or simply looking for a budget-friendly alternative to chicken breasts you can definitely use boneless chicken thighs.
Make sure to use skinless chicken. This will result in much less grease and fat when the chicken is cooked.
Plain. If you prefer a slightly less seasoned shredded chicken you can skip the ranch seasoning and simply add a little salt and pepper over the top.
Shred warm or hot chicken. You want to shred the chicken while it is at least still warm. It is way easier than after it's been fully cooled. If the chicken is hot you may want to wear some protective gloves so you don't burn yourself.
Store. Shredded chicken in the fridge for up to four days or in the freezer for up to three months. Make sure to use an airtight container or a freezer-safe bag. Thaw out frozen shredded chicken in the fridge overnight, not on the counter.
Reheat. You can add it to recipes straight from the fridge or if you want to heat it place the desired amount in a skillet with a bit of oil, butter, or water and cook over medium heat until heated through.

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