Simple Poached Herbed Chicken

Name: Simple Poached Herbed Chicken
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

10 ingredients

9 steps

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

Directions

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.