How to Boil Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    286 kcal

  • Course

    Others

  • Cuisine

    American

How to Boil Chicken

Learning how to boil chicken opens up so many possibilities. Just shred, dice, or slice it to use in any recipe that calls for cooked chicken!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 large chicken breast
  • 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 onion roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 3 garlic cloves smashed
  • 2 teaspoons salt
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Instructions

  1. In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, place the chicken, vegetable broth, onion, peppercorns, garlic and salt.
  2. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium. Let simmer until the chicken is cooked through and a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken breast reaches 165°F, about 15 minutes.
  3. Shred, slice or dice the chicken or use as desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Store boiled chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can add it directly to recipes from the refrigerator.
  • Freezing Instructions: Transfer the cooled chicken into freezer-safe container or bags and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and use as desired. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1chicken breast Calories 286kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 1427mg (59%) Potassium 900mg (26%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 286 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1chicken breast
Calories 286kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 49g 98%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 1427mg 59%
Potassium 900mg 19%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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