CROCKPOT SHREDDED CHICKEN
How to make crock pot shredded chicken breasts or thighs. The easiest way to make shredded chicken! Plus, ideas for shredded chicken recipes!
Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated
Categories Main Course
Time 2h10m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. Position the chicken so it's in a single layer and season, if desired (see blog post above for suggestions).
- Cover and cook medium boneless, skinless chicken breast on LOW for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours (for other cuts of chicken, such as boneless things, or bone-in chicken breasts or thighs, and for cooking times on HIGH, see the blog post above).
- Check the chicken for doneness with an instant-read thermometer. (If you're using bone-in chicken, don't touch the thermometer to the bone.) The chicken should be 165 degrees F (I remove mine 5 to 10 degrees early, since the temperature will rise as it rests). Remove the chicken to a plate or cutting board and let rest 5 to 10 minutes so the juices can reincorporate (if you plan to shred the right in your slow cooker, you can let it rest there).
- When the chicken is cooked through, shred it using a hand mixer, two forks, or your fingers. Serve as desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 ounces (about 1/2 cup cooked, shredded chicken), Calories 129 kcal, Protein 24 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 72 mg
BALSAMIC CHICKEN PASTA
The Balsamic Vinaigrette adds a nice zing to this collection of leftovers and pasta. The dish can be served hot or refrigerated and served as a cold salad
Provided by Bill Hilbrich
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to directions (about 8 minutes) and drain.
- Put the vinaigrette into the bottom of a serving dish, add the remaining ingredients, except the olive oil and toss to coat.
- Splash the olive oil on last and either serve warm OR refrigerate immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.6, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 29.4, Sodium 382.5, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 17
SLOW-COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN
This simple recipe takes only a few minutes to get into the pot, cooks while you go about your day and will reward you with meals all week. Use the shredded chicken as is or in one of the flavorful variations below. Either way, it's great for salads, sandwiches, pastas, quesadillas, tacos, soups or as a pizza or flatbread topping.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 6h10m
Yield about 6 cups shredded chicken
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Lay the chicken breasts in an even layer in a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add the broth, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon peel and bay leaf if using. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a large bowl. Use 2 forks to pull it into shreds. Strain the cooking broth and drizzle about 1/2 cup over the chicken. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. If not using the chicken immediately, refrigerate it in an airtight container. Refrigerate the remaining cooking broth separately and use it to moisten the chicken when serving. Or add it to soups and sauces.
- Buffalo: Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and whisk in 3 tablespoons Buffalo-style hot sauce. Drizzle over 2 cups shredded chicken and toss well.
- Lemon Herb: Drizzle 2 cups shredded chicken with 1/4 cup of the cooking broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 teaspoon dried dill. Season with salt and pepper and toss well.
- Barbecue: Warm 1/4 cup of the cooking broth in a small saucepan and whisk in 1/4 cup barbecue sauce. Pour over 2 cups shredded chicken and toss well.
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