This is a staple recipe in my house and a great way to prepare chicken. I like to make a big batch and freeze in small containers. Hungry toddler? No problem! Heat up the chicken and some veggies or make a chicken and cheese quesadilla.. and you have a quick and healthy dinner.

I also like this as a base recipe for tacos – poach the chicken, shred it, and then add taco seasoning!

Ingredients

• Whole chicken or 4 large chicken breasts
• 1 onion, roughly sliced
• Water

Directions

• Put everything in a pot and add water till it almost covers the chicken
• Bring to a boil and let simmer for 45-60 minutes
• Remove chicken, put on a plate and let cool
• Once cool enough to handle, de-bone the chicken and remove skin
• Shred meat with a fork and put back in a new pot
• Add 1/2 cup of the chicken stock back and bring to a simmer – add additional spices as desired
• As for the rest of the liquid (in original pot), remove onions, but save the liquid as this is excellent chicken stock that you can freeze and use later