Step 1

Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. Position the chicken so it's in a single layer and season, if desired (see blog post above for suggestions).

Step 2

Cover and cook on LOW or HIGH according to the times listed in blog post above for the size and type of your chicken.

Step 3

Once the cooking time has finished, use an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken at its thickest part. (If you're using bone-in chicken, don't touch the thermometer to the bone.) The chicken should be 165 degrees F. Remove the chicken to a plate or cutting board and let rest a few minutes so the juices can reincorporate (if you plan to shred the right in your slow cooker, you can let it rest there).

Step 4

When the chicken is cooked through, shred it using a hand mixer, two forks, or your fingers. Serve as desired.