Slow-Cooker Shredded Chicken Recipe | Epicurious

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A bowl of shredded chicken beside a pile of tortillas a bowl of chopped tomatoes a bowl of black beans and a small dish...

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson

Freeze smaller portions of this versatile, flavorful shredded chicken and you'll be so glad you did. It's the perfect base to build any meal—tacos, fried rice, hearty soups, pastas, barbecue chicken sandwiches, or anything else your heart desires.

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