How to Cook Shredded Chicken

Here’s a simple guide for How to Cook Shredded Chicken — juicy, tender, and perfect for meal prep! 🍗✨

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🍗 How to Cook Shredded Chicken

🕒 Total Time: 20–25 minutes

🍽️ Yields: About 3 cups shredded chicken

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📝 Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
• 1 cup chicken broth or water
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: Garlic powder, onion powder, or your favorite seasonings

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🔥 Directions

1. Season Chicken:
   Lightly season the chicken with salt, pepper, and any extra seasonings you like.
2. Cook:
   Place the chicken in a large skillet or saucepan. Add the broth or water. Cover with a lid.
3. Simmer:
   Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 12–15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp should be 165°F).
4. Rest:
   Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for about 5 minutes to keep it juicy.
5. Shred:
   Use two forks, a stand mixer, or your hands to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

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💡 Tips & Notes

• Shortcut: If you’re short on time, you can also pressure cook it (8–10 mins) or slow cook it (4 hours on high).
• Extra Moisture: Add a few spoonfuls of the cooking liquid back into the shredded chicken for extra juiciness.
• Storage: Cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.