Make-Ahead Shredded Chicken Breast

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 4 lb bone-in skin-on chicken breasts (6 to 8)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray with cooking spray. Trim excess fat from chicken breasts. Loosen skin without removing from breasts. In bowl mix garlic salt, lemon pepper and basil; sprinkle or rub onto breast meat.
  • 2
    Replace skin over breasts; brush with oil. Place in foil-lined pan.
  • 3
    Bake uncovered 45-55 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°).
  • 4
    Remove from oven and cool 15 minutes.
  • 5
    Remove skin from the chicken, then separate the meat from the bones.
  • 6
    Shred chicken with 2 forks and cool completely.
  • 7
    Divide chicken by 1-, 2- or 3-cup quantities into freeze-safe resealable bags or containers. Label and freeze up to 2 months.

  • For Mexican-flavored chicken, omit garlic salt, lemon pepper and basil. In small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin and 1 teaspoon salt. Rub on chicken as directed in recipe.
  • Can't wait to try it? These chicken breasts make a delicious entree, too, so why not serve some for dinner tonight, and shred and freeze the rest for later?
  • Now that you’re stocked, try this five-ingredient Chicken Chilaquiles recipe. It combines crispy tortillas, melted cheese and hearty chicken into a fan-favorite meal! Next, you’ll want to try Pulled Chicken Sandwiches with Root Beer Barbecue Sauce and don’t forget about cozy and comforting One-Pot Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
130
Calories from Fat
40
Total Fat
4 1/2g
7%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
65mg
21%
Sodium
170mg
7%
Potassium
190mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
23g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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