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Basic Shredded Chicken

  • 5 Mins

    Prep Time

  • Varying

    Cook Time

  • 8

    Servings

  • 171 Calories
  • 3.5g Fat
  • 0g Carbs
  • 33g Protein
Recommended For:

Low Appetite/Weight Loss

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Ingredients

  • 8 Servings
  • 171 Calories
  • 3.5g Fat
  • 0g Carbs
  • 33g Protein
  • Varying Total Time
  • 2 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 1/2 Cup Chicken Bone Broth - more broth may be needed for the stove top and slow cooker cooking methods
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
Recipe created by Meijer Chefs

Nourishment Note

Chicken

Chicken is a high-quality protein source, with every ounce having about 9 grams of protein! This is important because protein needs may be higher when undergoing cancer treatment.

Instructions

  • 8 Servings
  • 171 Calories
  • 3.5g Fat
  • 0g Carbs
  • 33g Protein
  • Varying Total Time
  • 1

    Wash Hands Wash hands and all cooking surfaces with soap and warm water before beginning.

  • 2

    Add Ingredients If using an Instant Pot® or slow cooker, add the chicken breast, bone broth, and salt and pepper.

    If using a stove top, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large skillet. Heat over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sauté for 3 minutes, then turn the chicken over.

  • 3

    Wash Hands Wash hands with soap and warm water after handling raw chicken.

  • 4

    Cook For Instant Pot®, cover with lid and turn to high pressure. Cook for 15 minutes.

    For slow cooker, cover with a lid and cook on high setting for 2-3 hours.

    For stove top, add the bone broth and salt and pepper. Cover with a lid and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 15-20 minutes.

  • 5

    Remove Chicken For Instant Pot® or slow cooker, once pressure has been released & chicken has been cooked, use tongs to remove the chicken from the pot and place on a cutting board.

    For stove top, once chicken is thoroughly cooked and has reached an internal temperature of 165°F or higher, use tongs to remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a cutting board.

  • 6

    Shred Chicken Use a fork to shred the chicken. Chicken can be used throughout the week, or frozen for up to one month.

  • 7

    Wash Dishes Wash dishes in hot, soapy water, sanitize cooking tools and surfaces, and thoroughly wash hands.

Recipe created by Meijer Chefs

What You’ll Need

  • Instant Pot®, Slow Cooker, or Large Skillet with Lid

  • Measuring Cup

  • Cutting Board

  • Tongs

  • Fork

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  • Freeze Extra

    Freeze extra shredded chicken in an airtight container for up to a month to use in other recipes.

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