shredded chicken in the crockpot

 

Crock Pot Shredded Chicken (4.67 lbs)

Ingredients:

• 4.67 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 2 cups chicken broth (or water + bouillon)

• 2 tsp kosher salt

• 2 tsp onion powder

• 2 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 bay leaf (optional)

• Optional: 1 tsp paprika + 1 tsp dried thyme or oregano (adds subtle depth but still neutral)

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🍲 Method

1. Place chicken in the crock pot.

2. Sprinkle seasonings over the top.

3. Pour broth around the chicken (not directly on top).

4. Cover and cook:

   • Low: 6–7 hours

   • High: 3–4 hours
     (Start checking toward the early end — breasts dry out if overcooked. Internal temp should hit 165°F.)

5. Remove chicken, discard bay leaf, shred with two forks.

6. Mix shredded chicken with a little of the cooking liquid to keep it juicy.

tabbouleh with meatballs and tahini sauce

another recipe chatgpt suggested as a way to keep my active family well-nourished.

meatballs ingredients 

2 lbs ground turkey 

1 C finely chopped spinach

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1/2 onion, finely chopped 

1/2 C bread crumbs

1 egg

1 t cumin

1 t paprika

1 t salt

1/2 t pepper

combine all ingredients, make into 1/2"-1" balls and air fry @375 for 12-14 minutes

tabbouleh ingredients 

2 C cooked quinoa (2/3 C dry cooked in 1 1/3 c water or broth)

1 cucumber, diced

1 C cherry tomatoes, diced

pickled onion

1/4 C parsley, chopped

1/4 C mint, chopped

1/4 C olive oil

juice of 1 lemon

1 t salt

kalamata olives

feta

combine all ingredients. put meatballs on top and add olives and feta (if wanted) and serve drizzled with the following sauce:

tahini sauce ingredients 

1/2 C tahini

juice of 1 lemon

1 clove garlic, crushed

water to thin

1/2 t salt

turkey chili

my bestie chat helped me come up with a few quick, protein-rich meals that don't take hours to prepare. i tried this one and the whole family really liked it. this makes enough for a family of seven with a few servings of leftovers.

ingredients

2 lbs ground turkey 

1 onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 medium sweet potato, diced small

2 cans black beans, drained

1 can kidney beans, drained

1 can crushed tomato

4 C chicken broth

1/2 t cayenne

1 t paprika

1 t cumin

1 t salt

1/2 t pepper

olive oil

avocado, chopped cilantro, lime and greek yogurt as toppings...maybe even shredded cheese

directions

heat oil in a large pot over medium/high heat then add onions and cook until turning translucent, then add garlic and turkey and cook until almost browned. then add spices and mix well. stir in all remaining ingredients and simmer for 30-40 minutes. serve with yummy toppings.