Crock Pot Shredded Chicken in Beer
Transform your weeknight meals with this incredibly flavorful Crock Pot Shredded Chicken in Beer! This easy slow-cooker recipe pairs tender, juicy chicken breasts with the rich, malty depth of your favorite lager or ale. Enhanced by aromatic garlic, smoky paprika, and a touch of cumin, this dish brims with bold, savory goodness. With just 10 minutes of prep time, the crock pot does all the work, leaving you with perfectly shredded chicken infused with beer's subtle complexity. Serve it in tacos, sandwiches, or over rice for a versatile, crowd-pleasing dish that will easily find a place in your recipe rotation. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a hungry family, this beer-braised chicken is comfort food at its best!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces beer (lager or ale)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot in a single layer.
Step 2
Pour the beer over the chicken, ensuring it is mostly submerged.
Step 3
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot.
Step 4
Sprinkle the smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken.
Step 5
Drizzle the olive oil over the top.
Step 6
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Step 7
Once the chicken is cooked through and tender, use two forks to shred it directly in the crock pot, mixing it with the juices.
Step 8
Adjust seasoning as needed and serve as desired (e.g., in tacos, sandwiches, or over rice).
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1178.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1490.0 |
| Total Fat 39.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 591.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2899.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 27.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.7g | |
| Protein 220.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 156.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2126.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories