Crock Pot Shredded Chicken in Beer

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My friend Abby came up with this one. It is absurdly easy and makes a great base for chicken tacos, pulled chicken sandwiches, a change of pace topping for pierogies, or my husband's personal favorite, chimichanga filling. I buy frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts in 10-lb. bags. No need to thaw: just toss 'em in the crock pot as is.

by HopeJohnJP·published 2010-01-28

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Chicken Breast

Servings

(4–6)

Total time

8h 5m

prep 5 min

Calories / serving

226 kcal

Ingredients (3)

serves

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breastschicken-breast
12 ounces beerbeer
2 1/2 ounces taco seasoning mix (2 packets)

Instructions (4 steps)

01Put chicken in a crock pot. Pour a bottle of beer over them. Sprinkle with one packet of seasoning mix. Cover and cook on low 6 - 8 hours.
02Remove cooked chicken and pull apart with two forks.
03Strain the liquid from the crock pot through fine mesh. Combine strained cooking liquid, the second pack of seasoning and pulled chicken.
04Serve hot.

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