Set-It-and-Forget-It Shredded Chicken
Set-It-and-Forget-It Shredded Chicken turns simple chicken breasts, a splash of broth, and a hint of seasoned salt into tender strands with clean, savory flavor. It’s juicy enough to stand alone and neutral enough to slide into tacos, salads, grain bowls, or soups. Ideal for weekly meal prep or an easy weeknight Dinner when you want versatile protein ready to go.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Set-It-and-Forget-It Shredded Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth and the seasoned salt. Cover and cook on High until the centers are no longer pink and the juices run clear, 3 to 4 hours, or cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken breasts should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 2
Remove the chicken and shred it with 2 forks.
- Calories 126.99 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 26.94 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 0.17 g 0%
- Total Fat 1.77 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 71.87 mg High 24%
- Sodium 129.77 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 0.87 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.78 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 11.25 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 2.13 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Set It and Forget It Shredded Chicken is made with 3 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 3 hrs 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, and Seasoned Salt. Each serving provides about 126.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Set-It-and-Forget-It Shredded Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Seasoned Salt. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Set-It-and-Forget-It Shredded Chicken?
- About 3 hrs 5 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 126.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Set-It-and-Forget-It Shredded Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Set-It-and-Forget-It Shredded Chicken healthy?
- Set-It-and-Forget-It Shredded Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 126.99 calories and 26.94 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 129.77 mg (6% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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