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How Long to Cook Shredded Chicken (Bone-in, Skinless Thighs) in the slow cooker

Specification: 3 lb bone-in skinless chicken thighs, submerged in 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth with aromatics

Target Temp
Heat Waves
LOW (5–6 hrs)
Low & Slow
Total Time
Clock Time
5–6 hours on LOW
Total Cook Window
Flip Mark
Flip Action
No Flip
Continuous Cook
Internal Safe Temp
Thermometer Probe
175°F (above USDA 165°F minimum; the shred point for connective tissue)
USDA Safe Pull

3-Step Execution Protocol

1
Preheat & Prep

Add shredded chicken (bone-in, skinless thighs) (3 lb bone-in skinless chicken thighs, submerged in 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth with aromatics) to the slow cooker. Set to LOW (5–6 hrs).

2
Slow Cook

Cook for 5–6 hours on LOW. Keep lid on; do not stir unless specified.

3
Check & Rest

Thighs read 175°F+ and pull apart with almost no fork pressure; the broth has turned amber from rendered thigh fat. Confirm internal temperature reaches 175°F (above USDA 165°F minimum; the shred point for connective tissue). Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Verification Basis & Testing Rig

USDA FSIS 165°F minimum for poultry; Hamilton Beach 6-Qt Set & Forget cooking chart (bone-in chicken pieces 5–6 hrs LOW); connective-tissue shred point (~170–180°F) is documented in ATK's slow-cooker braising notes.

Pro Tip: Bone-in thighs beat breasts for shredded chicken — the connective tissue melts into the broth over five hours and keeps the meat wet even after re-warming for leftovers.
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