Boiled Chicken Breasts

By dinachapman

Ingredients

• 6 bone-in chicken breasts (about 4 pounds)
• 2 quarts water
• 1 small onion, quartered
• 2 celery ribs with tops, quartered
• 2 carrots, quartered
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Bring all ingredients to a boil in a Dutch oven. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until done. Cool chicken slightly; remove and discard skin and bones. Chop meat, and store in airtight containers in freezer up to 3 months. Strain and reserve broth to use fresh or freeze, if desired. Broth may be frozen in airtight containers.

Yield: Makes about 8 cups chicken and 8 cups broth