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How to Make Shredded Chicken in a Dutch Oven

Shredded chicken made in a Dutch oven always comes out juicy and full of flavor. You only need 3 ingredients and 60 minutes to make this recipe!
Course Ingredient
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken, Chicken Breast, How to cook chicken, Shredded Chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 3oz servings
Calories 110kcal
Author Megan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of chicken broth or water
  • 1-2 pounds of chicken breast
  • Salt ½ teaspoon table salt per pound or 1 teaspoon kosher salt per pound

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350 °F.
  • Add 1 cup of chicken broth or water to a dutch oven. Place 1-2 pounds of chicken breast in a single layer ( do not overlap), and sprinkle salt over the top.
  • Cook in the oven for 1 hour. Once it's done, take it out and let it sit for 10 minutes
  • Transfer the chicken to a large plate for the cutting board. Shred with two forks. keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 3oz | Calories: 110kcal | Protein: 24g | Fat: 1g