For making the most tender chicken for shredding, the slow cooker is terrific. Set-it-and-forget-it, resulting in super moist, soft chicken every time.
2poundschicken piecesany kind, but boneless skinless breasts or thighs are the easiest to shred
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepperto taste
1cupchicken brothpreferably less-sodium
Instructions
Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the chicken in a slows cooker, and pour in the broth. Either cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 6 hours.
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place on a cutting board. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, then use your fingers or two forks to pull the chicken in shreds or chunks as desired.
Strain the broth and reserve for any recipe calling for chicken broth.
Notes
Ratio of Liquid to Chicken in Slow Cooker
Use about ½ cup of liquid for every pound of chicken. This is a good ratio no matter what kind of chicken you are using, boneless or bone-in. Use chicken broth if you have it, which will result in a richer cooking liquid with deeper flavor, as well as chicken with a boost of additional flavor. However, if you just want to use plain water you will still get a lightly flavored chicken broth after the chicken cooks and is removed from the slow cooker.