How to Boil Chicken
Learn how to Boil Chicken with this simple recipe and you’ll never want to use any other method! Whether using shredded chicken for sliders or in soup, you cannot go wrong with this chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ½ tsp salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Add the chicken breast, broth, salt, and pepper into a large pot. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat for about 18-20 minutes.
Slow Cooker Method-
- Add the chicken broth, chicken breast, salt, and pepper into the slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours.
How to Shred Chicken-
- Fork Method- Place the cooked chicken on a cutting board or plate. With two forks, begin to separate and shred the meat. Do this with all of the chicken, shredding the desired size.
- Mixer Method- Add the chicken breast into a large bowl and with a mixer, mix the chicken breast until shredded. We love using our stand mixer for this!