Description
A simple and comforting shredded chicken recipe that is easy to prepare and perfect for a variety of meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of chicken breast
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour chicken broth over the chicken.
- Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from pot and let it cool slightly.
- Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine with the broth.
- Serve warm or use in your favorite recipes.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- For a lower sodium version, use low-sodium chicken broth.
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken shredded recipes