Ingredients
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- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts and/or thighs
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth OR stock
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Layer some chicken pieces in a large slow cooker, seasoning them with the blended spices. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces on top, seasoning again.
- Carefully pour the chicken broth along the side of the slow cooker to keep the seasoning intact.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours until the chicken is very tender.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, chunk it, and shred or dice into smaller pieces.
- Store the shredded chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze in portions for up to 4 months.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spices according to your preference.
This chicken can be used in various recipes like tacos, salads, or sandwiches.
Ensure the slow cooker is well layered to cook evenly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 192
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.