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How To Shred Chicken with a Stand Mixer

This easy step-by-step tutorial will show you how to shred chicken using a stand mixer, ready to use for any recipe.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 137 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 medium onion (peeled and quartered)
  • 3 cloves garlic (peeled, whole)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

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  1. Place the chicken In a soup pot along with the onion, garlic, salt and pepper and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce to low. Simmer chicken breasts until tender, about 25 minutes.
  2. Once the chicken breasts are cooked through, use tongs to carefully transfer them to a bowl. Let chicken breasts cool slightly, about 10 minutes, so that they're easier to handle.
  3. Place the cooked chicken breasts In the bowl of your stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment, turn the mixer on low speed and mix until chicken is nicely shredded. Use chicken right away or store for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Shredded chicken is great for meal prep and also freezes well in a resealable plastic bag. I like to have a few bags on hand in the freezer for last minute soups, casseroles or pasta bakes. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 137kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 714mg (30%) Potassium 446mg (13%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 35IU (1%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137

% Daily Value*

Calories 137kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 714mg 30%
Potassium 446mg 9%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 35IU 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

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