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Juicy Shredded Chicken recipe

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 73cal
Author: Ashley Fehr
This Shredded Chicken is an easy, stovetop method for tender, flavorful shredded chicken that's ready in just 25 minutes! Use it in soup or pasta, on salads, in tacos, or just eat it by the forkful!
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Ingredients

  • 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¾ teaspoon seasoning salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1½-2 lbs)

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, whisk together the broth, Italian seasoning, seasoning salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Add the chicken to the skillet and bring to a simmer over high heat.
  • Reduce the heat to low and cover.
  • Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and shred using two forks.
  • Serve or place back into the cooking liquid to keep warm and moist.

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Notes

Notes:
  • Shred right away. Chicken shreds best while it's warm so shred it as soon as possible after it's done cooking.
  • Get creative. Feel free to play around with your seasonings to suit any recipe. Try it with cajun seasoning, taco seasoning, ranch dressing seasoning mix, jerk seasoning, you name it! You could also mix in something else to add flavor such as homemade BBQ sauce, teriyaki sauce, or your favorite salsa.
  • Meal prep. Make a batch of shredded chicken at the beginning of the week and store it in the fridge for up to four days to be easily added to lunches throughout the week.
  • Keep the liquid. Reserve the cooking liquid and store it in the fridge. It can be used as a base for soup or gravy, as a way to add flavor to brown rice or mashed potatoes, or to moisten the leftover shredded chicken when you reheat it.
 
Storage:
Leftover shredded chicken will last in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months.
To reheat, thaw in the fridge if frozen then microwave or warm on the stove with a splash of chicken broth to moisten if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 131grams | Calories: 73cal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg