Crockpot chicken made 3 ways

I have seen so many recipes and pins on Pinterest about how to make a few different meals from a rotisserie chicken. I have tried a few of these but I really just think the rotisserie chicken is a waste. They are not cheap anymore and unless you are really into bone broth (which I am not), you don't get a lot of actual meat. Never mind that you have to work to get the meat! So I was trying to think of a better way to make chicken that could be versatile and help me with meal prepping. Meal prepping for a single person can be interesting. I don't particularly care to eat the same meal every day of the week. I have figured out some ways to give myself 2 - 3 different options of meals assuming I don't eat out at all for lunch or dinner. Maybe I'll share these later. But for today, I want to share my crockpot chicken that you can then make three different ways. 

It's simple and I don't claim to be a chef. Just a girl trying new things and sharing them with you.

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Ingredients:
2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
3 1/4 cup chicken broth (I use the Knorr Homestyle chicken stock that you just boil in water)
sliced onion (as much or little as you like)
salt
pepper
garlic powder

Directions:
Generously season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Place the sliced onion (I slice large chunks so that they are easier to remove when the chicken is done) at the bottom of the crock pot. Place the chicken breast on top of the onion. Pour the chicken stock over the chicken. The chicken should be completely covered. Place lid and cook on low for 8 hours. Remove the chicken from the crock pot and place on a cutting board. Use two forks (or whatever you can find) to shred the chicken. Now you are ready to make anything and everything you want. You can also freeze a portion of the chicken for later. I recommend putting a little bit of the juices from crock pot in with the chicken you are freezing so that the flavor keeps well. 
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Here's what I like to make with my chicken:
Chicken salad
Chicken tacos
Grilled chicken (green) salad

The easiest thing I do is put some of this chicken on top of a nice green salad. This is one of my favorite lunch options. Any mix of veggies in the salad will work and you can add some sliced avocado to really make it great. 

The tacos are a dinner favorite of mine. I have stopped buying taco seasoning packets at the store and instead season it myself. Here is what I used last time:
1 tblsp chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika

This was for about 1 pound of the shredded chicken. Feel free to try this or use your own.

Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium-high heat. Sauté some diced onion and even jalapeño if you are into that. Add the chicken and a few tablespoons of the juice from the crock pot and then the taco seasoning. Stir and let simmer until seasoning is well distributed and chicken is warm. Serve on some warm corn tortillas with all the cheese, sour cream (I use nonfat plain greek yogurt because sometimes I try to be healthy) and salsa you want. Don't forget to top them off with some cilantro! Unless you are one of those who think cilantro tastes like soap. Maybe try some green onions instead. You can also make a burrito bowl with greens, rice and beans. I have a delicious rice recipe that I will share later. 

Lastly, whip up some chicken salad for anytime. I don't have exact ingredients but here is what I put in mine:
Shredded chicken
Nonfat plain greek yogurt (substituted for mayo)
Yellow mustard 
diced onion
diced celery
boiled eggs
Cajun seasoning (I use Veron's)
salt and pepper
garlic powder

I really like mustard so my chicken salad will look pretty yellow but you can add as much or as little as you like of any of these to your taste and color preference. Sometimes I put some on a sandwich with a slice of Swiss cheese (and of course some avocado if it's available). Other times I just pack it with some crackers (or corn chips). On healthy days, I will bring some vegetables to dip it with. 

Let me know if you try any of these or even something different! Would love to hear your feedback.

​Eat up and enjoy!