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Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Recipe (Crockpot)

This Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken recipe makes delicious shredded chicken that can be used in tons of recipes. It's perfect for meal prepping and creating freezer meals. If you are looking for an easy weeknight meal then this is the recipe for you!
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Course: Chicken, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, freezer meal, meal prep
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 250kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 ounces Green Chiles canned, drained
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese cubed
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Chopped Onions

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts in a crockpot. Spread chopped green chilies over the chicken. Sprinkle dried onion over the green chiles. Add the cubes of cream cheese to the top of the mixture.
  • Cook the chicken on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4 to 5 or until chicken is tender enough to shred.
  • Once the chicken is cooked remove it from the crockpot and use two forks to shred the chicken. Put the meat back into the crockpot and stir into the liquid.
  • Use the shredded chicken in your favorite recipes

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 289mg | Fiber: 1g
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