This is the most easy and flavorful shredded chicken you can make. Cooking the chicken in the broth is a game changer. The onion, garlic, salt, and peppercorns give it that extra flavor.
This recipe has become one of my favorites because everyone likes it. When you have a recipe that everyone can decide tastes great, you have a winner, especially when you have a big family.
Why make this recipe?
- It makes a great meal prep and can be used for many meals. Burritos, salads, tostadas, and enchiladas.
- Once made, it cuts down your time in the kitchen making lunch or dinner.
- It also makes an excellent protein for the kids to snack on, just as is.
Other recipes you might like
Basic baked chicken drumsticks
Basic slow cooker whole chicken
Ways to use this shredded chicken
- Salads
- Burrtios
- Enchiladas
- Tostadas
- Macaroni salad
How to store?
- The remaining place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- You can keep it in the freezer for extended storage for up to six months as long as it’s placed in a bag such as a ziplock bag. Before closing the ziplock bag, squeeze out as much air as possible.
Let’s start making the Most Easy and Flavorful Shredded Chicken
Ingredients
- Chicken breast
- Chicken broth– You can use water if you don’t have chicken broth but using the broth is what gives it that great flavor.
- Onion
- Garlic cloves
- Whole peppercorns– You can use ground black pepper if you don’t have whole peppercorns. You would need about two teaspoons.
- Kosher Salt– You can use regular table salt if you don’t have kosher salt. You would need about two teaspoons.
Instructions
- In a 5-quart pot, place chicken breast, broth, onion, garlic cloves, whole peppercorns, and kosher salt.
- Place on the stovetop over high heat, boil, and then simmer for 40 minutes until the chicken breast shreds easily.
- Place cooked chicken in a bowl. Once it’s cooled enough to touch, shred the chicken by hand or use a mixer.
The Most Easy and Flavorful Shredded Chicken
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 cups 1x
Description
This is the most easy and flavorful shredded chicken you can make. Cooking the chicken in the broth is a game changer. The onion, garlic, salt, and peppercorns give it that extra flavor.
Ingredients
Units
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- 2–3 pounds chicken breast
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 large onion, cut in quarters
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a 5-quart pot, place chicken breast, broth, onion, garlic cloves, whole peppercorns, and kosher salt.
- Place on the stovetop over high heat, boil, and then simmer for 40 minutes until the chicken breast shreds easily.
- Place cooked chicken in a bowl. Once it’s cooled enough to touch, shred the chicken by hand or use a mixer.
Notes
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The remaining place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week
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You can keep it in the freezer for extended storage for up to six months as long as it’s placed in a bag such as a ziplock bag. Before closing the ziplock bag, squeeze out as much air as possible.
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- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: dinner, Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
