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Stove Top Shredded Chicken Recipe

An easy and convenient way to make shredded chicken is on top of the stove!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Course: how to
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to make shredded chicken on the stove
Servings: 4
Calories: 195kcal
Author: Anne

Stove Top Shredded Chicken Recipe

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Boneless chicken breasts
  • Water
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
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Instructions

  • Place the chicken in a saucepan. Season with salt and pepper. Add enough water to cover the bottom of the pan.
  • Cover the pan and cook over medium to low heat until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees which will be about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan, and shred it with two forks.

Notes

Use shredded chicken in salads, chicken salad, wraps, sandwiches, soups and more!
Store shredded chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
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Nutrition

Serving: 0.25pounds | Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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