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Here’s what you’ll need….
crockpot on high
3 cups of chicken stock
I use this chicken soup base from Penzeys – it is stored in the fridge with a year shelf life and it’s much more economical (and tastier) than chicken stock (I use the beef base too)
this is what it looks like – it’s a paste
while the crockpot is heating up, heat up your stock in the microwave so that it’s hot – add to the crockpot
lightly saute chicken breasts (don’t brown, just cook on both sides to sear in flavor and get the cooking process started)
add chicken partially cooked chicken breasts to crockpot
cook on high for 2 hours and turn down to low for 3 more hours
Then, take the chicken breasts out of the broth one at a time to shred – use two forks and pull the meat in opposite directions
add a chicken breast on top of the shredded meat and shred
this is a huge bowl of 6 shredded chicken breasts – shredding actually stretches the chicken a bit, so you should get a little more bang for your buck
I used 4 chicken breasts for a recipe for that night, and then two shredded chicken breasts went in the freezer for later.
What can you use shredded chicken for?
tacos, enchiladas, chicken salad, casseroles….
Feel free to add your ideas in the comments!
Steph @ Crafting in the Rain Says...
Looks good. I use shredded chicken in everything you mentioned. I also then use my Bosch mixer with cookie dough paddles to shred my chicken for me. It may work in a kitchen aid too but I don’t have one to try it.
Jodi @ Make Three blog Says...
I’ve always wanted to use the Crock to do this but wasn’t sure how exactly. Thanks for posting this.
I have a subscription to E-mealz.com and cooked shredded or cubed chicken is often an ingredient in their recipes.
Jodi @ Make Three blog Says...
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Clean Mama Says...
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Michelle Says...
I use it in Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole, Grilled Chicken Sandwiches (I use it like tuna), and in Chicken Crescent Roll-ups.
Michelle Says...
Also I wanted to add that in the past I have basically boiled chicken breasts. It smells awful and ends up flavorless. This is a much better way!
Clean Mama Says...
Michelle-
I totally agree – boiled chicken is just so yucky and flavorless. And the smell!
Sonia Says...
Are you able to do this with the split breasts with the bone in? That’s what I boil to use for shredded chicken recipes. Thanks!!
Clean Mama Says...
Hi Sonia-
Any type chicken pieces would work – the 5 hour cooking time would be right too:)
Jodi @ Make Three blog Says...
Ick, that’s what I figured happend. Gotta love spam filters. Filters the stuff I want and lets the junk I don’t want in. Go figure. 😛
I didn’t think I could check my spam filter from my phone but I was wrong. I see it! Thanks Becky! I’ll email you. 😀
Heather Says...
thanks for this!! shredding chicken is such a pain. i will try this out for sure!
PeggMackoDesigns Says...
I do this all the time for lots of recipes. Thanks for the tip about Penzey’s. I’m going to get some because I never have chicken stock in the pantry and I bet it will take the flavor of the chicken up a notch (from the water than I usually use)!
Pegg
Laura Burciaga Says...
Thanks for the idea! Will try this for sure!
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BTC Says...
Take this recipe to the next level: shred the chicken breasts (after cooked with this method) with your KitchenAid mixer. Use the paddle attachment on low speed for 20 seconds — amazing!
Meridith Says...
Hi! I just wanted to tell you that if you are going to cook chicken for enchiladas or something like that, you can put your chicken in a pot with a can of tomato soup and salsa, bring it up to a boil and letting it simmer for about 10 minutes, then put your electric beater in the pot (or use your stand mixer if you don’t mind more dishes to wash)… 30 seconds later… shredded chicken! Note… cut a couple of slits in a paper plate and use that as a shield over your pot as you beat the chicken up. Your fingers will thank you for not getting splatter burns.
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