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How to boil chicken breasts to shred

Boil chicken breast in just a few minutes and be ready for any recipe from casseroles to enchiladas in a flash.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 64kcal
Author Rachel Ballard

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • water to cover the chicken

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts into a pot large enough to hold them and the water with at least an inch of space in the pot.
  • Add the salt.
  • Place the pot on the burner and bring to a low boil. If you'd like it to come to a boil faster, put the lid on otherwise it doesn't matter.
  • Boil until the chicken is cooked through and a meat thermometer registers 165. About 12 to 15 minutes dependign on the size of the chicken.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and allow to cool slightly before shredding or dicing for recipes.

To Freeze

  • Allow the chicken to come to room temperature. Slice, shred or chop according to preference and transfer to an air tight container or freezer bag (squeeze out the air) and freeze up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcal | Protein: 12g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 647mg | Potassium: 209mg | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg