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Shredded Chicken

Easy Shredded Chicken

Stacy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp Cumin
  • 2 Tbsp Chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp granulated garlic
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 kilogram boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup reduced sodium chicken stock

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 300°F
  • Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Mix all spices together.
  • Place chicken in a bowl and coat with the spice mix.
  • Add coated chicken breasts to prepared baking dish
  • Pour chicken stock over chicken breasts
  • Cover dish tightly with foil
  • Cook in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and internal temperature is 165°F
  • Remove from oven and let rest covered for 10 minutes
  • Remove chicken to a cutting board and reserve liquid
  • Shred chicken or chop into small pieces
  • Toss shredded chicken with reserved liquid, adding liquid a tablespoon at a time to keep chicken moist
  • Serve on tortillas with taco sauce, lettuce, tomato and cheese
Keyword Chicken