You’ll want to keep a supply of this shredded chicken in your freezer for quick meals!

This shredded chicken can be a great base for your game day menu —

Think about it — enchiladas, tostadas, tacos, quesadillas, nachos, chicken enchilada dip . . .

The bonus is the broth remaining in the pot after you’ve cooked the chicken!

Instead of discarding it, I add this delicious broth to soups  . . . like this Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup!

So when I freeze shredded chicken, I measure out 1/4 cup portions and place a few portions in a ziplock.

I figure 1/4 cup of chicken makes a nice, substantial taco or tostada. I’d probably use a little more meat in an enchilada . . .

After I’ve filled the ziplock with what I think Jeff and I will go through in one meal, I add about 1/4 cup of broth, press as much air out of the ziplock as I can, and then pop it into the freezer!

I cooked 4 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breast and wound up with enough meat for 30 tacos/tostadas.  That’s a pretty good return on investment, don’t you think?

There’s no reason you couldn’t use other cuts of the chicken (e.g., thighs, drumsticks) — I’m just partial to boneless, skinless breasts for most of my chicken dishes.

Enjoy! – The Recipe Wench

Easy Shredded Chicken

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Serves	30
Prep time	3 minutes
Cook time	1 hour
Total time	1 hours, 3 minutes
Meal type	Main Dish
Slightly adapted from recipe on	David's Free Recipes

Super easy shredded chicken is great to have on hand for hectic, last-minute dinners! Really versatile -- and did I mention easy???

Ingredients

• 4 Pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (You can use thighs if you prefer)
• water (enough to cover chicken)
• 1 Tablespoon chili powder (I use chipotle chili powder)
• 1 Teaspoon each: kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and cumin

Note

This recipe is thanks to one I found on David's Free Recipes.  He wrote, "Just like the taco shops in San Diego." I was hooked!  You will be too!  I make extra and freeze to use when I just don't feel like cooking. Also, the broth created as you're simmering the chicken is delicious -- I use it as a base for chicken tortilla soup.

Enjoy! - The Recipe Wench

Directions

Step 1

Place chicken in large pot. Add just enough water to cover chicken. Add seasonings. Bring all to a boil. Continue boiling for 10 minutes then reduce to a simmer. Continue simmering until chicken is tender and falling apart (about 30-45 minutes). Remove chicken and allow to cool before shredding.