Description
Get perfectly juicy chicken breasts in just 12–15 minutes with these quick boiling tips and flavor-boosting tricks!
Ingredients
3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 cups chicken broth or water
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
1–2 teaspoons fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or rosemary)
Optional: 1 celery rib, ½ onion, or 2 garlic cloves for extra flavor
Instructions
Add Chicken & Liquid:
Place chicken breasts in a single layer in a large pot. Add broth or water to cover by about an inch.Season & Heat:
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs. Add optional veggies if desired. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.Simmer Gently:
Once boiling, reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook boneless breasts for 12–15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)245.Rest & Serve:
Remove chicken from the pot and let rest for 5 minutes for juicier meat. Slice, shred, or use as desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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