Simple Shredded Chicken

This is really easy and delicious chicken to serve for a quick meal or on a salad.  I served it as a Greek salad with this vinaigrette.  

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Simple Shredded Chicken

From Mel's Kitchen Cafe

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 (about 2 pounds) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper
• 3/4 cup water or low-sodium chicken broth

1. In a large 12-inch nonstick skillet with a lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot and rippling. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Place the chicken top-side down in the hot skillet and let the chicken cook for 5 minutes until golden brown on top. Flip the chicken, add the water or chicken broth, cover the skillet and let the chicken simmer gently over medium heat for 7-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (it will register 160 degrees on a thermometer). Don't overcook or it might be dry. While the chicken is simmering, add additional water 1/4 cup at a time if the liquid evaporates too quickly. Remove the chicken from the skillet. Let it cool slightly before shredding. The cooked chicken will keep well-covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or can be frozen for up to 2 months.