Shredded Italian Chicken Recipe

This is a recipe that is so good, works for many things, and once cooked - it freezes extremely well too! You have to plan in advance for this one, and possibly wake up early to get it started – depending on how early your day starts regularly. The day this is made, we always have it on buns as sandwiches. Leftovers get used in various ways – including more sandwiches! And of course, freeze some of those leftovers for another day down the road, since it does make soooo much!

Shredded Italian Chicken

·         3c chicken broth

·         1t salt

·         1t ground black pepper

·         1t dried oregano

·         1t dried basil

·         1t onion salt

·         1t dried parsley

·         1t garlic powder

·         1 bay leaf

·         1 (.7oz) pkg Dry Italian-style salad dressing mix (or use homemade version)

·         5lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts

Combine chicken broth with all the seasonings (including dressing mix) in a saucepan. Stir well, and bring to a boil.

Place chicken in slow cooker, and pour salad dressing mixture over the meat.

Cover, and cook on low for 10-12hrs.

When meat is cooked through, remove bay leaf. Shred meat with forks or mixer (I prefer using my hand mixer over using forks! Much quicker!)