Boiled Chicken Breasts
Learn how to boil chicken breasts with this easy method for moist and tender chicken to use in various recipes!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4- 5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of your desired herbs such as thyme, oregano, or parsley I used thyme
- 32 oz chicken broth or water
- 1 celery stalk cut in half
- ½ onion pieces
- 2 cups broth or water
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a large pot and cover with water or broth.
- Add the salt, black pepper, celery stalk, onion and desired herbs in the pot.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer.
- Cover the pot with a lid and let the chicken cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing or shredding. Serve as desired.
Notes
Note: you can also use other seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika for more flavor.
