Shredded Chicken
This Shredded Chicken delivers 52g protein and 296 calories per serving — one of the highest protein-per-calorie ratios in our library. Batch-preps 8 servings in minimal time on the stovetop, functioning as a versatile base you can portion into multiple meals throughout the week. Essential for hitting 180g+ daily protein targets while staying in a deficit.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(1814g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •1 tsp salt ($0.02)
- •1 Tsp Black Pepper (Freshly Cracked, $0.08)
- •Onion powder(5g)
- •Garlic powder(5g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(480g)
Instructions
- 1Gather your ingredients.
- 2Rub chicken breasts with olive oil. Then, rub with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- 3Add chicken to slow cooker.
- 4Pour chicken broth over the top and cook on high in the crockpot for 4 hours.
- 5Remove breasts from the crock pot and shred with 2 forks.
- 6To keep the meat moist, you can add back some of the seasoned broth from the crock pot, but I find soaking it in that much liquid after cooking results in mushy pulled chicken. Freeze any leftover broth for future recipes!
- 7Serve warm in the crock pot or cold for chicken salad. This shredded chicken can be used however you prefer, and it’s great for meal prep!
Nutrition — Per Serving
296
calories
52g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 1g
- Saturated fat
- 1.5g
- Sodium
- 181 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.1g
8 servings per batch · ~290g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Shredded Chicken have per serving?
Each serving delivers 52g of protein and 296 calories with 8g fat and 1g carbs. This is one of the leanest, highest-protein-per-calorie options available—nearly pure protein with minimal macro additions.
How long does Shredded Chicken take to prep?
Quick prep with 8 servings per batch means one stovetop cook session yields a full week of protein portions. You're spreading active cooking time across eight meals, making this the definition of efficient batch prep.
Is Shredded Chicken good for muscle gain?
At 52g protein per serving and only 296 calories, this is an anchor protein source for muscle gain phases where you need to hit 180-200g daily protein without excess calories. The minimal carb and fat content makes it highly flexible for stacking with other macronutrient sources.
