Crockpot Shredded Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken thighs, bones and skin included
2 shallots, halved
1 -3 garlic clove, whole
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon chicken broth
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 bay leaves

Preparation

Pour water and chicken broth into 5.5 quart crockpot.
Mix in salt, pepper, and garlic powder (you can also directly season the chicken thighs with this mixture, but the lazy way works just fine!).
Place chicken thighs in the crockpot in a single layer, fattier side down.
Toss in halved shallots (or quartered onion), whole garlic cloves, and bay leaves.
Cook on low for 7-10 hours.
Remove chicken and shred with a fork.
For broth: add bones from the shredded chicken, 1-2 cups water, salt and pepper to taste, and carrots or celery (if desired). Continue to cook on low for 4-6 hours.