This Easy Crockpot Bone Broth Shredded Chicken is a simple slow cooker recipe made with chicken breasts and flavorful bone broth for tender, juicy shredded chicken every time. Perfect for meal prep and busy weeknights, this crockpot shredded chicken is versatile, easy to make, and great for adding to bowls, tacos, salads, and sandwiches.

I’m always looking for easy meals that make life feel just a little less chaotic and this Easy Crockpot Bone Broth Shredded Chicken is one of those recipes I keep on repeat. You basically toss everything into the slow cooker, walk away, and come back to tender, juicy shredded chicken that works for so many meals throughout the week. It’s one of my favorite meal prep staples because it’s simple, flavorful, and easy to customize depending on what you’re craving that day.

I love making a big batch of this because it turns into so many easy meals throughout the week. Use this shredded chicken in salads like my dill pickle chicken salad or my Chinese chicken salad. Or use it to prep for recipes like my buffalo chicken dip or my chicken enchilada casserole, it’s the perfect shortcut that saves you so much time without sacrificing flavor. It’s also amazing to add into soups when you want something cozy and fulfilling. If you’re building out your weekly meal prep lineup, my crockpot carnitas is another favorite slow cooker meat recipe that’s great to keep on hand for easy lunches and dinners.

How to Make

Add the chicken to the crockpot in an even layer. Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.

Pour the bone broth over the chicken.

Cover and cook until the chicken is very tender and easily shreds. Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Or place it in a stand mixer with the whisk attachment to shred chicken in seconds. 

Let it sit in the broth before serving so it soaks up the moisture.

Tips and Tricks

• Don’t overcook the chicken. Chicken breasts can dry out if cooked too long, so start checking for tenderness at the lower end of the cook time. It should shred easily with a fork.
• Let the chicken rest in the broth. After shredding, let the chicken sit in the warm bone broth for 5–10 minutes so it soaks up extra moisture and stays juicy when stored.
• Shred it fast. If you want to save time, transfer the cooked chicken to a stand mixer and use the whisk attachment to shred in seconds, it’s a total game changer for meal prep days.
• Adjust seasoning after shredding. Once the chicken is shredded, taste and add a little extra salt or pepper if needed since flavor distributes differently after shredding.
• Use thighs if you prefer. Chicken thighs stay extra tender and are a great swap if you want richer flavor or something a little more forgiving in the crockpot.

How to Serve and Store

This crockpot bone broth shredded chicken is one of those recipes that works for just about anything. Add it to salads, grain bowls, wraps, soups, tacos, casseroles, or keep it simple with roasted veggies and rice for an easy dinner. It’s also perfect for prepping ahead so you can quickly throw together meals throughout the week.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, keeping a little bit of the broth with the chicken to help maintain moisture. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months, just portion into freezer-safe containers or bags and thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

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Easy Crockpot Bone Broth Shredded Chicken

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Hannah Kling

Easy Slow Cooker Bone Broth Shredded Chicken (in a crockpot)

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 2 hours hours 5 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients  

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• 2 to 2½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (can sub thighs)
• 1½ cups chicken bone broth
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

• Add the chicken to the crockpot in an even layer.
• Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
• Pour the bone broth over the chicken.
• Cover and cook: 
LOW for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 2-2½ hours,
until the chicken is very tender and easily shreds.
• Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Or place it in a stand mixer with the whisk attachment to shred chicken in seconds.
• Let it sit in the broth for 5–10 minutes before storing so it soaks up the moisture.

Notes

• Cooking time may vary slightly depending on crockpot size and thickness of the chicken.
• Keeping some broth with the shredded chicken helps prevent it from drying out during storage.
• This recipe doubles easily if you’re meal prepping for the week.
• Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for a slightly richer flavor.

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