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A clear glass bowl filled with shredded cooked chicken, seasoned with herbs, sits on a wooden surface. Fresh parsley can be seen in the background, perfect for those wanting to learn how to boil chicken for delicious results.
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How to Boil Chicken

Learn how to boil chicken and have tender and flavorful meat for casseroles and more. You will save time and money with these tips.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $14.55 Per Recipe, $2.43 Per Serving

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lbs Chicken Breasts approximately 3-4 chicken breasts
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Pepper

Instructions

  • Place 2–3 lbs chicken breasts (approximately 3–4 chicken breasts) in a large stock pot and season with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper.
  • Pour 4 cups chicken broth over the chicken, making sure the chicken is fully covered. Add additional water if needed to cover completely.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium high heat.
  • Once the mixture is boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover.
  • Cook until the chicken is cooked through (chicken will be completely white when cooked) and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. This generally take approximately 20-30 minutes depending on the size and quantity of the chicken breasts that you are cooking.
  • Remove chicken, shred and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1136mg | Potassium: 687mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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