Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

My cooking goals have come full circle since college when I first starting fending for myself.  I went from cooking to survive, to super healthy, to super from scratch, and now we are back to cooking in survival mode. I'm currently trying to rebuild my freezer stash after a bad back had me on the couch and nuking our dinners for a week.

Having shredded chicken in my freezer has been one of the biggest helps.  Simply remove from freezer, defrost, add a sauce and a carb and serve. So far we have had barbecue chicken sandwiches and chicken nachos.  Amazingly easy.

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken
Adapted from Gimme Some Oven

• 6 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 cup chicken broth - I used this time, not sure if I would use next time

Place chicken in a slow cooker and sprinkle with seasonings and broth. Cover and cook for 8 hours on low. Remove with tongs and shred.  Serve or freeze. I freeze in two cup batches which is enough for my family of 3.

Next time: I'm going to check it at 7 hours next time. This batch was a little too easy to shred. Almost mushy.