Mar ’26 Meal Prep Recipe: Shredded Chicken Breast

- Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup bone broth
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- Directions:
- Slow Cooker Method:
- Season & Add Ingredients: Season chicken with spices and place in the slow cooker. Add bone broth, butter (cut into pieces), bay leaf, and thyme.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken shreds easily.
- Shred & Mix: Shred chicken with forks and return to the liquid to keep moist.
- Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) Method:
- Season & Add Ingredients: Season chicken and place in the pressure cooker. Add bone broth, butter, bay leaf, and thyme.
- Cook: Seal lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 5-10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure.
- Shred & Mix: Shred chicken and mix back into the liquid.
- Slow Cooker Method:
For every 100g:
Protein: 22.6g
Carbohydrates: 0.7g
Fats: 2.5g
Calories: 122