How to Boil Chicken Breasts

Name: How to Boil Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts (7 oz each); 2 cups broth (or water, or as needed); 1 rib celery; 2 thick slices onion; salt & pepper (and herbs to taste); 2 sprigs fresh herbs (optional)

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Servings: 2

Cost: $7.77 /serving

Author : Holly Nilsson

boiled chicken breast

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Instructions

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Step 1

Place chicken breasts in a saucepan and add enough liquid to just about cover the breasts.

Step 2

Add all remaining ingredients to the pot and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer.

Step 3

Cook boneless chicken breasts for about 12-15 minutes or bone in chicken breasts for 25-30 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

Step 4

Remove from the cooking liquid and rest at least 5 minutes before cutting or shredding.

Step 5

Cooking liquid can be strained and used for soups or even as a cooking liquid for rice.