Crockpot Shredded Chicken
- Ready In:
- 7hrs 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, bones and skin included
- 2 shallots, halved
- 1 -3 garlic clove, whole
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 bay leaves
directions
- Pour water and chicken broth into 5.5 quart crockpot.
- Mix in salt, pepper, and garlic powder (you can also directly season the chicken thighs with this mixture, but the lazy way works just fine!).
- Place chicken thighs in the crockpot in a single layer, fattier side down.
- Toss in halved shallots (or quartered onion), whole garlic cloves, and bay leaves.
- Cook on low for 7-10 hours.
- Remove chicken and shred with a fork.
- For broth: add bones from the shredded chicken, 1-2 cups water, salt and pepper to taste, and carrots or celery (if desired). Continue to cook on low for 4-6 hours.
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