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.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
5 hr
Total Time
5 hr 15 mins
Calories
197 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine chicken, water, onion, and garlic in the bottom of a slow cooker.
Step 2
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).
Step 3
Pull out each piece of chicken and shred in a large bowl with 2 forks.
Step 4
When all chicken is shredded, combine with any water remaining in the slow cooker--this keeps the shredded chicken moist.
Ingredients
½ cup water
3 large cloves garlic, minced
6 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
