Step 1

Place chicken in a slow cooker and season with 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper. Add all remaining ingredients, plus 1/4 tsp. thyme and 2 bay leaves. Mix well.

Step 2

Cover and cook on high for 3 - 4 hours or on low for 7 - 8 hours, until chicken is fully cooked.

Step 3

Transfer chicken to a large bowl. Remove and discard bay leaves. Shred chicken with two forks -- one to hold the chicken in place and the other to scrape across and shred it.

Step 4

Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker, and mix well.