It’s National Slow Cooking month! My Festive Foodie blogger friends and I have teamed up to share some great recipes to celebrate. Back in October I wrote my first post that used a slow cooker. In that post for pulled pork sandwiches I revealed that I do not use my slow cooker often. I use it for only a couple of dishes. My family does love this pulled chicken and it can be used for so many dishes.
I usually put extra breasts in the slow cooker so I have pulled chicken to freeze for meals later. If you want to make BBQ chicken sandwiches, just take as much pulled chicken as you need and add your favorite BBQ sauce. I also use the pulled chicken to make quesadillas for a weekend lunch. Add a taco seasoning and make chicken tacos for Taco Tuesday. Other uses could be for fajitas or to make chicken salad for work lunches. My youngest son loves this cranberry almond chicken salad. It’s great as a wrap or served on a croissant or your favorite sandwich bread.
The pulled chicken will keep in the fridge for a few days. This allows you to plan a couple of meals through the week. I like to cook it up on Sunday or Monday to use through the week. Buy bulk packages of chicken at your grocer to save money.
Slow Cooked Pulled Chicken
Ingredients
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place chicken breast in slow cooker. Add chicken broth. Cover and set to low for 8 - 10 hours.
- Once done, remove from slow cooker and, using 2 forks, shred, or pull, the chicken.
- Use as desired.
A big Thank You to Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures for hosting this event!
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Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice says
And yes…it really is that easy! What a great busy weeknight dinner idea!
Karen @Karen's Kitchen stories says
Looks delicious Ellen! Pinned!
Amanda Beilke says
Yum! This looks so delicious! And I’ve been looking for a pulled chicken recipe to make. Thank you for sharing, Ellen! I can’t wait to try it out.
Meaghan Dawson says
So simply and looks so tasty!
anne schwartz says
I love easy, and it looks delicious too!
Jan says
Ummm.. Yes please! This is just perfection!!! Love it!!! thanks for sharing at our Celebrate 365 Football Party Recipe Round up!
Hanady | Recipe Nomad says
Simple and easy! I also make extra shredded chicken breast! Great tip!
Jillian says
This is always a big hit in my family – yum!
Ann @ Bake du Jour says
My slow cooker has been collecting dust (such a shame, I know) but this recipe looks so simple, I can’t wait to give it a try. Also, adding taco seasoning to the chicken is such a good idea!
Jill says
How did I miss that January is national slow cooking month? I had no idea! I love making chicken in my slow cooker!
Diana says
I need to try and make this in my slow cooker. Tasty sandwich filler!
Wendy says
I love using my slow cooker for planned leftovers. Great tip Ellen.