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Shredded chicken breast in a shallow bowl, showing tender golden strands on a wooden table

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: 180
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

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breast, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and smoked paprika in a medium pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F / 74°C at the thickest part.
  3. Remove chicken from the pot and let rest for 5 minutes on a cutting board.
  4. Shred the chicken using two forks, pulling the meat apart into thin strands.
  5. Use immediately in tacos, wraps, bowls, or casseroles, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.