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Combine salsa, water, onion, and garlic in a medium-large pot with a lid.
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Stir well.
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Add chicken pieces and submerge under the salsa mixture.
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If the salsa mixture does not fully cover the chicken, add a little more water, but not more than 1/2 cup.
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Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer, and cover.
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Simmer until chicken is cooked through, 20-30 minutes.
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Remove chicken and leave the salsa mixture in the pot.
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Set to high heat, and cook the salsa mixture until it is reduced by half stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
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While the salsa mixture cooks, and once the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred the chicken meat and discard the bones.
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When the salsa mixture has reduced, stir the shredded chicken into the salsa mixture and, if you like, top with cilantro.