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Shredded Chicken

Shredded Chicken brings together chicken breast and chicken broth. Read the setting and cooking time in the full method before deciding when to start. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.

Prep
10 min
Cook
240 min
Total
250 min
Original yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
7 listed

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Recipe categories & planning details
Meal type
Main course
Primary protein
Chicken
Cuisine
American
Cooking method
Slow cooker
Preparation & total time
Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
Budget (estimated)
Low cost

A few quick notes

1. Choose the slow-cooker schedule first

Read the setting and cooking time in the full method before deciding when to start. Keep the finishing steps in view as well, so the dinner fits the day you have.

Get to know the ingredients

Chicken breast

Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Rub chicken breasts with olive oil.

Chicken broth

Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Rub chicken breasts with olive oil.

Let’s make it

Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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How to make it

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Make room for Shredded Chicken

Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.

The last little job

Keep the last little job in mind

The recipe finishes with this step: This shredded chicken can be used however you prefer, and it’s great for meal prep! Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.

A few questions you might have

What should I get ready before starting?

Set out the slow cooker, crockpot, and crock pot. Read the first preparation step before you get going: Gather your ingredients.

Which little step is worth remembering?

Read the setting and cooking time in the full method before deciding when to start. Keep the finishing steps in view as well, so the dinner fits the day you have.

What happens at the end?

Keep this part of the method in view: This shredded chicken can be used however you prefer, and it’s great for meal prep!

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: Budget Bytes. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

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