Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken is a recipe you must have in your back pocket. The shredded chicken can be used in so many recipes and can be frozen if needed. Show
I’ve received many emails and messages about how to make a basic crockpot shredded chicken that can be used in other recipes that call for cooked chicken. Some recipes call for boiling chicken, you can get that type of poached chicken by using your crockpot! If you have a recipe that calls for a shredded or cut-up rotisserie chicken, this chicken will work perfectly! The chicken stays moist from the added butter (just a touch) and chicken broth, it is tender and shreds up easily. Recipe Ingredients:
Step-by-Step DirectionsStep One – Place the chicken in the crockpot and add the remaining ingredients on top. How to shred or dice the chicken:
How to use shredded chicken:
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Recipe FAQsCan I freeze? Yes! You can freeze this chicken after it has cooled down. Place the chicken in ziplock bags or Tupperware, add a bit of the broth. Adding the broth will help prevent freezer burn. Freeze for up to two months. To thaw the chicken place in the fridge for 24 hours before you need it, make sure to heat thoroughly before serving. Can I double this recipe? Yes! There is plenty of room in a 6-quart crockpot to double this recipe if you want to make a very large amount of shredded chicken. Doube all the ingredients. Cook on HIGH for 5 hours or LOW for 9 hours. Can I overcook chicken in the slow cooker? If you have plenty of liquid in your crockpot you won’t have an issue overcooking the chicken, it will only get more tender with time. Can I use frozen chicken? Yes, if you do not have thawed chicken, frozen will work fine. If you use frozen chicken breasts be sure to keep the lid on the slow cooker the entire cook time, to ensure it cooks properly. Don’t use chicken that is extremely freezer burnt, it may have an off-taste. I cook frozen chicken breasts for 8 hours on LOW or 4 hours on HIGH Want to make more magic in your crockpot? Stay up to date and subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube.
Freezing: If you want to freeze the chicken, place the chicken in ziplock bags or Tupperware, add a bit of the chicken broth to the chicken, this helps keep the chicken from getting freezer burnt. Freezer for up to two months. Thaw in the fridge for 24 hours before you need it. Heat thoroughly before serving. Can I double this recipe? Yes! There is plenty of room is a 6 quart crockpot to double this reicpe if you want to make a very large amount of shredded chicken. Doube all the ingredients. Cook on HIGH for 5 hours or LOW for 9 hours. Variations:
Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 573mg | Potassium: 704mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.8mg Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations. I want to see your photos! Tag me on Instagram @themagicalslowcooker More chicken recipes here on The Magical Slow Cooker:
FREE EMAIL SERIESSLOW COOKER SECRETSGet Sarah's tricks to delicious and hands-free cooking!Can you cook frozen chicken breasts in a crockpot?"It is safe to cook a frozen chicken in a slow cooker," Quin Patton, a food scientist formerly with PepsiCo, told TODAY. "You just need to make sure the internal temperature gets up to 165 degrees at some point during the cooking process."
How long does it take to cook frozen chicken breasts in the crock pot?Place the frozen chicken breasts with the butter and seasoning in the Crock-Pot insert. Cover and cook on LOW heat for 6-8 hours, or HIGH heat for 4-6 hours. Check the temperature of the chicken to make sure, at minimum, it is cooked to 165 degrees F.
Why can't you put frozen chicken in the crock pot?It is not recommended to cook frozen cuts of meat in a slow cooker as it takes a long time for the meat to reach cooking temperature. This increases the chance of food-borne illnesses. It is alway recommended to defrost meat in the fridge before cooking it in the slow cooker.
How do you cook frozen chicken in a slow cooker?Pour the water into the slow cooker. Add the frozen chicken, and season with the garlic, salt and pepper. Place the lid on and cook on low for about 5 to 6 hours, until chicken shreds with a fork.
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