Cooking Shredded Chicken in your crockpot and freezing it in batches is an easy and quick way to get dinner on your table in no time! This sanity-saver is the secret to creating endless dinner ideas, even when you are short on time!

Shredded chicken in white bowl with two forks

As a rule, I hate “freezer cooking”.

My family enjoys fresh meals and I do not believe that most meals taste the same defrosted and reheated.

One of the few exceptions in our house is Crockpot Shredded Chicken.

The awesome thing about this recipe is that you can make as much or little chicken as your crockpot will hold. I usually cook about 4 pounds at a time (which yields about 8 cups of chicken) and divide it into ziplock freezer bags.

When you know that you will be short on time, those little bags of chicken can be a lifesaver and you can find countless ways to use them as a meal starter.

This post will teach you how to make Shredded Chicken in your crockpot and give you easy meal ideas to use it!

What You’ll Need to Make Crockpot Shredded Chicken

Chicken Breasts (as many as you’d like, just do not overfill your crockpot)
Water or chicken broth
Salt and Pepper

How to Make Shredded Chicken in Your Crockpot

First, place chicken breasts in your crockpot and season with salt and pepper or your choice of seasoning blend.

Next, pour a cup or two of water or broth over the chicken breasts, depending upon the amount of chicken you are cooking. (For 4 pounds, I usually add a cup of water.)

Allow the chicken to cook on low heat for about 8 hours.

Transfer chicken to a baking dish and use two forks to shred. Be sure to allow the ken to cool until you can handle it without burning yourself.

Divide the chicken into freezer bags. (I’ve found that 2 cup portions work the best for my family.)

Easy Uses for Shredded Chicken

Chicken tacos
Soups
Salads
As a pizza topping
In a wrap or sandwich (Pulled BBQ!)

Awesome Recipes Using Shredded Chicken

Crockpot Shredded Chicken

Author: Snug and Cozy Life
Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 480
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Yield: Varies
Category: Chicken
Method: Slow Cooker

Description

This recipe is the Secret to Meals in Minutes!

Ingredients

Chicken Breasts (as many as you’d like, just do not overfill your crockpot)
Seasoning of your choice (I usually just use salt and pepper)
Water or chicken broth

Instructions

Place chicken breasts in your crockpot and season with salt and pepper or your choice of seasoning blend.
Next, pour a cup or two of water or broth over the chicken breasts, depending upon the amount of chicken you are cooking. (For 4 pounds, I usually add a cup of water.)
Cook on low heat for about 8 hours.
Transfer chicken to a baking dish and use two forks to shred.
Allow chicken to cool until you can handle it without burning yourself.
Divide the chicken into freezer bags. (I’ve found that 2 cup portions works the best for my family.)

Keywords: Crockpot Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Recipe