Poached, Stove Top Shredded Chicken
Shredded chicken recipe for use in countless recipes! Soup, stew, chili, salads, casseroles, tacos, enchiladas and so much more!
Calories: 100kcal
Ingredients
- 3 large chicken breasts, 8 ounces each
- 2 cups chicken broth *about 1 can - see note below
- fresh ground pepper *optional
Recipe notes:
Chicken broth: I’ve started using broth base/bullion instead of canned or boxed broth. It takes up way less space in my grocery cart and lasts much longer. Plus, you can mix it with hot water and bring it to a boil faster when you're trying to conserve time. Find broth base/bullion by the canned broth in the grocery store or buy it on Amazon. I like this brand a lot!Instructions
- Place a large stock pot on the stove top. Put chicken broth in the pot and turn heat to high.
- Add chicken to the pot and sprinkle with fresh ground pepper (optional). Bring to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer chicken for 10 minutes. Flip over and simmer for 10-15 more minutes.
- Once chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, remove from the pot. Let chicken rest for 10-15 minutes and then shred.
Nutrition
Serving: 4oz | Sugar: 1g | Calories: 100kcal | Fat: 2g | Protein: 22g | Carbohydrates: 1g