Healthy Lifestyle Diets Healthy Paleo Recipes Paleo Dinner Recipes Paleo Chicken Recipes Shredded Chicken Master Recipe Be the first to rate & review! This easy slow-cooker method preps chicken for a multitude of recipes. Bonus: Rich-tasting chicken stock to keep on hand in your freezer as well. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 1, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 7 hrs Total Time: 7 hrs 20 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 6 cups Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy High-Protein Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 4 1/2 to 5 pounds chicken thighs, skinned 4 fresh thyme sprigs 4 fresh parsley stems 2 bay leaves 2 cloves garlic, halved ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1 (32 ounce) carton reduced-sodium chicken broth Directions Place chicken thighs in a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. For the bouquet garni, place thyme sprigs, parsley stems, bay leaves, garlic, and peppercorns in the center of a double-thick 8-inch square of 100%-cotton cheesecloth. Gather corners together and tie closed with 100%-cotton kitchen string. Add bouquet garni to slow cooker. Pour broth over all in cooker. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Remove bouquet garni and discard. Using a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a large bowl, reserving cooking liquid. When chicken is cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones. Using two forks, shred meat. Add enough of the cooking liquid to moisten meat. Strain and reserve cooking liquid to use for chicken stock. Tips To make ahead: Place 2-cup portions of chicken and chicken stock in separate airtight containers. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 115 Calories 4g Fat 0g Carbs 19g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 115 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 0g 0% Total Sugars 0g Protein 19g 39% Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 80mg 27% Vitamin A 47IU 1% Folate 10mcg 2% Sodium 114mg 5% Calcium 9mg 1% Iron 1mg 5% Magnesium 18mg 4% Potassium 179mg 4% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved