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

Directions

1. 1

   place chicken in a stockpot or pan large enough for the chicken and other ingreedients to be completely covered with liquid.

2. 2

   place carrots, celery, and onion around chicken in pot.

3. 3

   combine chicken broth, bullion, and enough water to cover veggies and chicken in pot.

4. 4

   add herbs (red pepper flakes, garlic powser, celery seed, bay leaves and seasonal fresh herbs).

5. 5

   bring to a rolling simmer, reduce heat and simmer gently 1 hour.

6. 6

   remove chicken from liquid, set aside to cool.

7. 7

   increase heat to rolling boil for ten minutes or until reduced to desired thickness.

8. 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. 9

   Using two forks, shred chicken into bite-sized pieces. Use in salads, wraps and sandwiches, or pastas.