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No Fail Easy shredded chicken.

This no-fail easy shredded chicken is my go-to chicken recipe for burritos, casseroles, tacos, sandwiches and any dish that calls for cooked chicken.  Recipe yields 4 servings. Feel free to double it.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, healthy, pulled, quick, shredded
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories
Author Layla

Ingredients

  • 2 medium boneless chicken breasts halved
  • 3 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a heavy duty skillet to medium heat. Add the vegetable oil and chicken breasts, sprinkle salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden in color. Add 1/4 cup water and cover, simmer for 6-7 minutes.

  • Transfer chicken breasts to a bowl, allow to cool, and shred the chicken meat with 2 forks.

    Cover leftover chicken in fridge for up to 3 days.