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Easy Perfectly Poached Chicken Breast
5 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
Recipe by
Homemade
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Homemade
How to Make Easy Perfectly Poached Chicken Breast
Don’t let poaching chicken breasts scare you, this easy recipe makes flavorful chicken so tender it's easy to shred. Poached chicken has a variety of uses in diabetes-friendly cooking, like shredded chicken tacos or adding some protein to a salad. The uses are endless!
5 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
1 4-ounce chicken breast
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
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In a large pot, combine chicken broth, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
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Bring the broth to a simmer over medium heat.
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Add the chicken breasts to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the broth.
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Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15–20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
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Once cooked, remove the poached chicken breasts from the pot and let them rest for a few minutes.
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Slice the chicken breasts or shred them using two forks.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
1 4-ounce chicken breast
- Amount per serving Calories 180
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Total Fat
3g
- Saturated Fat 0.5g
- Cholesterol 85mg
- Sodium 370mg
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Total Carbohydrate
9g
- Dietary Fiber 2g
- Total Sugars 5g
- Added Sugars 1g
- Protein 28g
- Potassium 484mg
Ingredients
boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 oz each)
4 whole
low sodium chicken broth
4 cup
yellow onion (cut into quarters)
1 med
carrots (chopped)
2 med
celery (chopped)
2 stalks
garlic (smashed)
3 clove
bay leaves
1 leaves
Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp
black pepper
1/2 tsp
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