The real perk? Boiling is faster and easier than working in your skillet. It's as easy as bringing a pot of water to a boil and-when done correctly-boiling can provide a perfectly tender piece of chicken for any of your favorite shredded chicken recipes ( chicken noodle soup, anyone?). It may sound boring, but the beauty is in how basic it is: This versatile chicken can be the base to dress up in all your favorite recipes, from our chicken salad sandwiches to classic chicken pot pie. It's the perfect way to get tender, juicy chicken that's easy to shred for almost any recipe.
No sweat-our foolproof guide for boiling chicken will be your new saving grace.
We've all been there: you need shredded chicken, but just can't get yourself to run to the store to pick up a rotisserie.