Dutch Oven Shredded Chicken
Servings 6 - 8 servings
Fall-apart tender every time, this Dutch oven shredded chicken is the easiest way to make a big batch of shredded chicken for your favorite recipes! It's delicious on its own, or toss it with BBQ sauce, make chicken enchiladas, add it to taco bowls, and so much more. The options are endless! {Gluten-free & Low Carb}
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2-2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 chicken breasts)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
Stove Method:
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Place the chicken in the pan and season the top of the chicken with a bit of the salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, using tongs to flip the chicken half way through.
- Add the chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder and remaining salt and pepper. Cover the Dutch oven with a lid and cook for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees F. You can measure this with an instant read thermometer.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and shred the chicken. There are a couple of ways to do this - you can place the chicken in a bowl and shred using two forks or you can place the chicken in the bowl of your stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment for your stand mixer, lock the tilt-head down (if you have one) and increase the speed to 2. Mix until chicken is shredded, about 15 seconds. If you like extra moist chicken, you can add some of the remaining liquid from the pan to the shredded chicken and toss to combine. Serve or store for later!
Notes
- If you prefer to use frozen chicken, it helps to thaw it in the microwave first so you can get a nice sear.
- Technically, searing is optional, but you'll get a much better texture, flavor, and color. Sometimes I will skip this step if I need the shredded chicken ASAP.
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 532mgPotassium: 453mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
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