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Shredded Chicken

My Easy Shredded Chicken recipe never disappoints! Perfectly moist and flavorful and is the perfect add-on to any recipe that calls for chicken.
Prep Time4 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, shredded chicken
Servings: 4
Author: Amanda Rettke

Ingredients

  • tablespoon olive oil
  • pounds  boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • teaspoon  kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • cup  chicken stock

Instructions

  • Sprinkle chicken breasts with the salt and pepper.
  • In a large non-skillet with a lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear for 4 minutes on each side.
  • Add the chicken stock, reduce to medium-low, put the lid on the skillet and allow to simmer for 5-8 minutes. NOTE: Chicken should register 160-165 degrees (it will continue to cook when removed from heat).
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and allow it to rest for 3 minutes.
  • Using two forks, shred the chicken to your desired consistency.