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+Certainly. Here's the final draft of your improved Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Recipe:
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+# Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Recipe
+
+## Ingredients:
+- 5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
+- 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
+- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
+- 2 tsp garlic powder
+- 2 tsp onion powder
+- 1 tsp dried thyme
+- 1 tsp black pepper
+- 2 bay leaves
+- 1 large onion, sliced
+- 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
+- 2 carrots, roughly chopped
+- Salt to taste (if not brined)
+- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
+
+## Optional Brine:
+- 1 quart water
+- 1/4 cup kosher salt
+- 2 tablespoons sugar
+
+## Instructions:
+1. Optional: Brine chicken in salt-sugar solution for 2-4 hours. Rinse and pat dry.
+2. Place onions, celery, and carrots in slow cooker.
+3. Arrange chicken breasts on vegetables in a single layer.
+4. Mix broth, vinegar, and seasonings; pour over chicken.
+5. Add bay leaves.
+6. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
+7. Check doneness at 6 hours (165°F internal temperature).
+8. Remove chicken, rest 10 minutes, then shred.
+9. Strain and reserve cooking liquid.
+10. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker with 1 cup reserved liquid.
+11. Stir in parsley and let sit 15 minutes before serving.
+
+## Storage:
+- Refrigerate up to 3-4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
+- Reheat with added broth to maintain moisture.
+
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 # Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Recipe
 
 ## Ingredients: