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Crockpot Pulled Chicken

Crockpot Pulled Chicken Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 medium onion, sliced into thick rounds
  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup chicken broth

Method
 

  1. Combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Pat chicken dry and coat with spice rub.
  2. Scatter onion and garlic in the bottom of a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker. Pour in broth and place chicken on top.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F and shreds easily.
  4. Transfer chicken to a bowl, shred with two forks, and toss with a few spoonfuls of cooking juices. Mix with sauce of choice and serve.

Notes

For a fully hands-off meal, prep the spice rub the night before and store the seasoned chicken in the fridge overnight. The flavors deepen, and all you do in the morning is set the slow cooker. If you’re using a sauce that contains a lot of sugar, like some barbecue sauces, stir it in after cooking to prevent burning.