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Bowl of tender shredded chicken breast with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on wooden board

Shredded Chicken Breast

This shredded chicken breast recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken ready for tacos, wraps, bowls, and casseroles in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g Chicken breast, boneless skinless
  • 2 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breast in a large skillet and add chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F / 74°C at the thickest part.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let rest for 2 minutes on a cutting board.
  4. Shred the chicken using two forks, pulling the meat apart into thin strands.
  5. Toss the shredded chicken with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the cooking liquid to keep it moist, then use immediately in tacos, wraps, bowls, or casseroles.