How To Boil Chicken Breasts
Juicy, tender boiled chicken is easy and fast using this simple stovetop method. Use boiled chicken in sandwiches, salads, soups, casseroles, tacos, and more!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1 to 1.5 pounds of chicken
- 3 to 4 cups chicken broth or enough to cover the chicken
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried herbs you can use Italian Seasoning, dried rosemary, dried oregano, or a mix of dried rosemary, oregano, and thyme, etc...
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Prep. Place the chicken in a large pot or Dutch oven.
- Combine and cook. To the pot, add the chicken broth; add enough broth to cover the chicken breasts. Stir in the garlic powder, dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Cover, set the pot over high heat and bring it to a boil.
- Simmer. Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until the chicken's internal temperature registers at 165˚F. Please use an instant-read meat thermometer to check for doneness. The thicker the breasts, the longer they will take to cook through.
- Shred the chicken. Remove the chicken breasts from the liquid; reserve 1 cup of the liquid and toss out the rest. Transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board and, using two forks, shred the meat.You can also place the chicken breasts in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat on low for about a minute, or until the chicken is shredded.
- Taste and adjust. If the shredded chicken looks dry, add a little bit of the reserved liquid and stir to combine. Taste the chicken for salt, pepper, and seasonings, and adjust accordingly.
- Finish. Serve the chicken immediately, or let it cool, then put it in an airtight container and refrigerate.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 767mg | Potassium: 599mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg
