Description
A tender, flavorful shredded chicken recipe made effortlessly in your slow cooker, perfect for meal prep, busy weeknights, or a versatile base for many meals. This is one of those Crock Pot Chicken Recipes you'll make again and again.
Ingredients
2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (or a mix)
1 cup chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup (or homemade alternative, see notes)
1 (1 oz) packet dry onion soup mix (optional, for extra flavor)
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1/4 tsp black pepper
Optional: 1-2 tbsp cream cheese or heavy cream (for extra richness at the end)
Instructions
Step 1: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Step 2: Rub the seasoning mixture generously over all sides of the chicken pieces, ensuring they are well-coated.
Step 3: Place the seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker.
Step 4: Pour the chicken broth over the chicken. Then, spoon the cream of chicken soup evenly over the top of the chicken pieces. If using, sprinkle the dry onion soup mix over the soup.
Step 5: Cover the slow cooker with the lid. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is incredibly tender and easily shreddable with two forks. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking.
Step 6: Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and place it in a large bowl. Use two forks to shred the chicken. It should be very tender and fall apart easily.
Step 7: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the remaining cooking liquid. This helps the chicken absorb all the flavorful juices. At this point, stir in optional cream cheese or heavy cream for extra richness.
Step 8: Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve hot and enjoy your versatile Homestyle Herb Crock Pot Shredded Chicken!
Notes
For a homemade cream of chicken soup alternative, whisk together 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/4 cup milk or cream, 2 tablespoons flour, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Use in place of the canned soup. This recipe is fantastic for making ahead and using throughout the week in various dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Slow Cooker / Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
