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    January 14, 2016

    Easy Shredded Chicken

    Easy Shredded Chicken

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    Easy Shredded Chicken
    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.

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    Hi, I'm Bridget! So glad you're here! I'm a former legal secretary, now wife, mother, grandmother and full-time blogger. My husband Jeff and I live in Colorado with our doggies. My favorite things are family, doggies, gardening and cooking!.

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