The phrase
"to shred the chicken" means to tear or break it into small, thin strips or pieces.
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I'm not sure what started my love affair
with shredded chicken in the slow cooker, but I'm not asking questions!
How many times have I told you to make sure you always have a bag or two of
shredded chicken breast in the freezer?
For example, I usually make two boats using tofu or tempeh for me and two boats using
shredded chicken for my guy.
Return shredded chicken and let cook on low for an additional 20 - 30 minutes to absorb some of the liquid / juices.
Remove cooked chicken pieces to a cutting board and
shred chicken meat with a fork and knife.
Put shredded chicken back in the juice in the pot and saute for 5 minutes (this boils off the water and adds more flavor to the meat).
Most weeks I make up a giant slow cooker full of
juicy shredded chicken breast meat and a lot of it goes into meal prep bowls like this sesame ginger chicken chopped salad recipe.
You may also choose to cut the chicken into cubes instead, but smaller babies may do better with
shredded chicken instead.
Spoon the seasoned mashed potatoes into a 9 by 13 - inch baking dish, then layer the
BBQ shredded chicken on top.
You've got some
nice shredded chicken for protein, beans for a slow carb that will keep you feeling satisfied for hours.