Simple Shredded Chicken

Simple Shredded Chicken puts olive oil, about 2 pounds boneless and Salt and pepper at the center of a chicken recipe and finishes in about 30 minutes, enough for 4 cups.

• Yield 4 cups
• Ready in 30 minutes
• Prep 15 minutes
• Cook 15 minutes

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. In a large 12-inch nonstick skillet with a lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot and rippling.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. While the chicken is simmering, add additional water 1/4 cup at a time if the liquid evaporates too quickly.
5. Remove the chicken from the skillet. Let it cool slightly before shredding.

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.