Simple Poached Herbed Chicken Recipe

Name: Simple Poached Herbed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 (16 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 tablespoon chicken flavored bullion cube; 1 cup carrot, diced into large pieces; 2 celery ribs, cut into 3-4-inch sticks; 1/2 large onion, diced into large pieces; 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon celery seed; 2 bay leaves

Servings: persons

1
place chicken in a stockpot or pan large enough for the chicken and other ingreedients to be completely covered with liquid.
2
place carrots, celery, and onion around chicken in pot.
3
combine chicken broth, bullion, and enough water to cover veggies and chicken in pot.
4
add herbs (red pepper flakes, garlic powser, celery seed, bay leaves and seasonal fresh herbs).
5
bring to a rolling simmer, reduce heat and simmer gently 1 hour.
6
remove chicken from liquid, set aside to cool.
7
increase heat to rolling boil for ten minutes or until reduced to desired thickness.
8
remove from heat and strain broth into jar. Broth can be stored in refrigerator for up to one week, or in the freezer indefinitely.
9
Using two forks, shred chicken into bite-sized pieces. Use in salads, wraps and sandwiches, or pastas.

276

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 (16 ounce) can chicken broth, 1 tablespoon chicken flavored bullion cube, 1 cup carrot, diced into large pieces, and more.

Yes, Simple Poached Herbed Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Simple Poached Herbed Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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