Today let’s make – Crockpot Shredded Chicken
This recipe for crock pot shredded chicken is going to change the way that you meal prep! It’s seriously that good. This recipe is perfect for taco bowls, burritos, casseroles, and more. If you don’t have a crock pot don’t worry, you can make it on your stovetop too.
Simply throw in your chicken breast, add a jar of salsa, and some seasonings, and cook on high for 3-4 hours. Use an electric mixer to shred your meat, and enjoy!
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History of Crock Pots–
More than eighty years after it was patented, the Crock Pot remains a comforting presence in American kitchens.
The Crock Pot’s story began during the 19th century in Vilna, a Jewish neighborhood in the city of Vilnius, Lithuania. There, Jewish families anticipated the Sabbath by preparing a stew of meat, beans, and vegetables on Fridays before nightfall. Ingredients in place, people took their crocks to their towns’ bakeries, specifically, to the still-hot ovens that would slowly cool overnight. By morning, the low-and-slow residual heat would result in a stew known as cholent.
Nachumsohn was born in New Jersey in 1902. Irving Nachumsohn grew up to study electrical engineering through a correspondence course, later returning to the United States, specifically Chicago, as Western Electric’s first Jewish engineer.
When he wasn’t at work, Nachumsohn explored his passion for inventing, even passing the patent bar exam himself to avoid hiring a lawyer.
Nachumsohn’s inventions, such as his electric frying pan and his early version of the modern lava lamp, found traction in stores and homes.
According to Nachumsohn’s daughter, Lenore, in their household, the slow cooker was a solution to summer heat, allowing the family to prepare meals without turning on the oven. Nachumsohn applied for the patent on May 21, 1936, and it was granted on January 23, 1940. Nachumsohn’s slow cooker went to market more than a decade later, during the 1950s.
When Naxon (Nachumsohn) retired in 1970, he sold his business to Kansas City’s Rival Manufacturing for cash, marking a turning point in the Crock Pot’s history.
At Chicago’s 1971 National Housewares Show, Rival unveiled its newly rebranded version of the Naxon Beanery. Dubbed the Crock Pot, the appliance received a new name, refreshed appearance, and a booklet of professionally-tested recipes. Home cooks eagerly brought their Crock Pots home, in distinctly ‘70s hues like Harvest Gold and Avocado. Advertising campaigns, along with word of mouth, drove sales from $2 million in 1971 to an astounding $93 million four years later.
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Crock pot shredded chicken
Equipment
- 1 crock pot you can use an instant pot or the stove top too
Ingredients
- 1-2 lbs chicken breast
- 8 oz jar of salsa I use salsa verde
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- dump all ingredients into crock pot
- cook on high for 3 hours
- cook one more hour with lid ajar after mixing
- shred with electric mixer or a fork
- enjoy!
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