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Dutch Oven Shredded Chicken Breast

Amber Bondar
This dutch oven shredded chicken breast recipe turns simple boneless skinless chicken breasts into tender pull-apart chicken perfect for meal prep. Slow cooking in a Dutch oven with olive oil and pantry spices creates juicy, flavorful chicken that can be used in tacos, burrito bowls, wraps, and more.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Course Main Course, meal prep
Cuisine Canadian
Servings 4
Calories 137 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven
  • Forks
  • Tablespoon
  • Teaspoon

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Lrg boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp chipotle pepper powder
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1 Tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tsp salt
  • 2-3 Tbsp chicken stock or chicken broth optional only if needed

Instructions
 

  • Place a large Dutch oven on the stove over medium heat and add the olive oil.
    4 Tbsp olive oil
  • Add the boneless skinless chicken breasts to the pot and allow them to begin heating in the oil.
    4 Lrg boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Sprinkle the chipotle powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt evenly over the chicken.
    1 Tbsp chipotle pepper powder, 1 Tbsp onion powder, 1 Tsp black pepper, 1 Tsp salt
  • Cover the Dutch oven with the lid and reduce the heat to medium-low heat
  • Allow the chicken to cook slowly for about 45–60 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken breasts. Larger breasts may require slightly longer cook time.
  • As the chicken cooks, moisture will release from the meat and create a natural cooking liquid inside the pot. If the chicken is fully thawed and the pot looks dry, add a small splash of chicken stock or chicken broth.
    2-3 Tbsp chicken stock or chicken broth
  • Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the Dutch oven and place them on a cutting board.
  • Shred the chicken using two forks, pulling the meat apart into tender strands.
  • The shredded chicken is now ready to use in tacos, wraps, burrito bowls, nachos, or other recipes.

Notes

(Exact nutrition will depend on chicken size.)

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 1198mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 593IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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