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shreddded chicken on a plate with 2 forks

The Best Way To Cook Shredded Chicken

Shredded chicken is a staple in the kitchen and perfect for throwing a quick meal together.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

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Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 187kcal
Author: Anne
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
  • sea salt and pepper to taste
  • water

Instructions

  • Crock Pot Shredded Chicken
    Pour enough water into a slow cooker so that it just covers the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the chicken, sprinkle with salt and pepper,
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 3 hours, chicken should be at least 165 degrees internal temperature. If not, place the cover back on and cook for an hour longer.
  • Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the crockpot and let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes and shred it with two forks.
  • Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
    Place the chicken into the Instant Pot along with enough water to cover the bottom of the pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Cover the Instant Pot and set the chicken to cook at high for 10 minutes. After the cooking process, allow the pressure to release naturally for about 5 to 10 minutes longer.
  • Carefully remove the cover, let the chicken cool off for 5 to 10 minutes and shred it using two forks.
  • Stovetop Shredded ChickenPlace the chicken into a saucepan along with enough water to cover the bottom of the pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Cover the saucepan and cook it on top of the stove on medium to low heat for 25 minutes, check the internal temperature which should be 165 degrees.
  • Remove the chicken from the heat and let the chicken cool off for 5 to 10 minutes before shredding it with two forks
  • Oven Shredded ChickenPreheat the oven to 350
  • Place the chicken into an ovenproof dish along with enough water to cover the bottom; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Cover the dish and place it in the oven for 30 minutes. Check the internal temperature which should be 165 degrees.
  • Once the chicken is cooked through, remove the chicken from the oven and let it cool off for 5 to 10 minutes before shredding it.

Notes

Allow the chicken sit for about 5 to 10 minutes before shredding it which will allow it to cool and the juices to redistribute through the meat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 pound | Calories: 187kcal | Protein: 35g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 160mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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