Chicken?

Proudmother1009

How long do you boil boneless chicken breasts to make something that requires fully cooked shredded chicken? I know I am awful I haven't cooked anything that requires it, but it's time to start! Tia!!

sands3

Depends on the size of them. I can boil a whole chicken for 1 1/2 hours. Do it for 45 mins then cut one open to see if is done

Proudmother1009

Ty so much @sands3 I get so paranoid about not cooking it through!

YNVTish

@Proudmother1009 ... About 1.5 hours

What are you making?

natashalynn

Buy a food thermometer. Theyre like 6-20 bucks at Walmart. Then you insert it into the thickest part of the meat to get a reading chicken is (I believe) 165 degrees F to be considered safe. As time goes on, you'll be able to tell by time, colour, look, and feel if the meat is done, but until then this is a great way to ensure its cooked properly.

Proudmother1009

Its called mexican dorito casserole @ynvtish, and it calls for 2 cups fully cooked shredded chicken, it sounds really good lol

Proudmother1009

Thanks @natashalynn I never thought of that!

YNVTish

@Proudmother1009 .. does it call for doritos as well?

Máthair

I'm lazy I just bake it off at 350° for an hour and a half, then shred.

Proudmother1009

Yes ma'am @ynvtish

natashalynn

No problem hun. They can be very useful. I'm good with chicken, steak and salmon, but for things I don't normally do, like pork, I always use it. I think I paid $12 for mine.

Kindell

I do it for 4 hrs in my crockpot with 2 cups chix stock or water. On high

Proudmother1009

Ty @kindell!

Kindell

Sure. I like to do it in the crockpot because the i can do it and not have to stay home or watch it.

Kindell

Ps if its 2 cups water to 2-3 breasts.

Kindell

You can also add a half stick of butter to keep it from drying out