Easy, moist, delicious chicken flavored just the way you want it. For the liquid try using salsa for Mexican dishes, tomato sauce for Italian dishes or stock for whatever dish you'd like.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time4 hourshrs
Total Time4 hourshrs
Ingredients
2lbsbonelessskinless chicken breasts or thighs (4 breasts or 5-6 thighs)
2cupsliquidsoup stock, water or salsa (eg Freezer Salsa)
Instructions
Place chicken in crockpot.
Add liquid and any additional seasoning if you choose.
Cover and let cook 4-5 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high. Check internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it reaches 165°F or 74°C.
Remove chicken, cover and let rest five minutes. Shred with fork while still warm.
Toss chicken with any liquid remaining in slow cooker.
Use in your favorite recipe.
Store in a sealed container in fridge for up to 4 days or freeze in a freezer container for 4 months.
Notes
Favorite liquid & spice combos: Salsa with 2 Tbsp taco seasoning and hot pepper flakes Tomato sauce with 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning Soup stock with 1/2 sliced onion, 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, 2 cloves garlic The USDA does not recommend using frozen meat in slow cookers. The meat will stay below 140°F for too long leading to potentially high pathogen counts that could cause foodborne illnesses, especially in those with weakened immune systems.