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Easy Shredded Chicken

Name: Easy Shredded Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup chipotle salsa or your favorite store-bought salsa

Juicy chicken thighs become silky-tender when simmered in smoky chipotle salsa, ready to shred in under 35 minutes. The deep, charred flavors pair beautifully with rice, tacos, or enchiladas, making this a weeknight go-to that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a hungry crowd with minimal effort.

Prep

5 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Total

35 minutes

Serves

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Instructions

1
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
2
Place a large skillet with olive oil over high heat and let the oil heat for a moment.
3
Using tongs, add the chicken to the skillet and sear on both sides for 3 minutes each until golden brown.
4
Add the salsa to the skillet and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 25-30 minutes.
5
After 20 minutes, flip the chicken and continue cooking for another 10 minutes.
6
Turn off the heat and shred the chicken using 2 forks. Use as needed.

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