Easy Perfectly Poached Chicken Breast
April 2, 2025
How to Make Easy Perfectly Poached Chicken Breast
Don’t let poaching chicken breasts scare you, this easy recipe makes flavorful chicken so tender it’s easy to shred. Poached chicken has a variety of uses in diabetes-friendly cooking, like shredded chicken tacos or adding some protein to a salad. The uses are endless!
5 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
1 4-ounce chicken breast
Step-By-Step Instructions:
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In a large pot, combine chicken broth, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
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Bring the broth to a simmer over medium heat.
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Add the chicken breasts to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the broth.
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Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15–20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
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Once cooked, remove the poached chicken breasts from the pot and let them rest for a few minutes.
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Slice the chicken breasts or shred them using two forks.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
1 4-ounce chicken breast
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Amount per serving
Calories
180
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
3g
4%-
Saturated Fat
0.5g
3% -
Trans Fats
0g
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Saturated Fat
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Cholesterol
85mg
28% -
Sodium
370mg
16% -
Total Carbohydrate
9g
3%-
Dietary Fiber
2g
7% -
Total Sugars
5g
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Added Sugars
1g
2%
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
28g
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Potassium
484mg
10%