Boiled chicken sounds inherently boring; just saying the words conjure up thoughts of bland, lifeless, rubbery chicken breasts that are supposed to be healthy, but just end up being sad. Boiled chicken, if done correctly, can end up in a moist, juicy, and tender final product that can be used for just about any dish you can imagine, while still being healthy.
From casseroles and chicken salad to soy boiled chickens and deeply satisfying creamy curry chicken, boiled chicken is the answer to all of your lunch and dinner conundrums. Having some boiled chicken ready to go ahead of time means you can whip up a delicious and satisfying dinner in almost no time. Pull out your stock pot and use our guide for 10 healthy recipes for boiled chicken to get the absolute best out of that beautifully boiled bird.
The Best Boiled Chicken Recipe Ever
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Tender, juicy, shredded chicken makes for a great filling in tacos, burritos, and sandwiches, or as a protein-packed topper for a salad.
1h 30m 
120 calories
Easy
Healthy
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Shredded Chicken
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Boiled with tomatoes, chicken broth, garlic, and creole seasoning, this flavor-packed chicken is great served over a bed of rice or perfectly delicious all on its own.
40 minutes 390 calories Easy
Healthy
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Boiled Chicken with Tarragon Fall Vegetables
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Tarragon is the star of this dish, providing a delightful, warm flavor for the chicken and veggies. Serve this with a side of country bread to sop up the flavorful sauce left in the bottom of the bowl.
30 minutes 345 calories Easy
Healthy
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Classic Boiled Whole Chicken
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Instead of boiling your chicken in pieces, boil a whole one! Boiling the chicken whole results in moist and tender meat that falls right off the bone.
1h 55m 310 calories Easy
Healthy
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Poached Chicken Breasts
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Poached in flavorful chicken stock with fresh herbs, this chicken comes out juicy and tender and can be sliced or shredded for a variety of meal options.
25 minutes 230 calories Easy
Healthy
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Cantonese Poached Chicken
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Poaching chicken in this Cantonese style couldn’t be simpler: poach the chicken whole with fresh scallions and ginger, then after it’s cooled, carve and serve. A side of steamed rice is the perfect pairing for this deeply flavorful chicken.
1h 10m 300 calories Easy
Healthy
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Easy Chicken Salad Mediterranean Style
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Everyone needs an easy chicken salad recipe that can be thrown together for a last-minute lunch or snack. This recipe uses Mediterranean ingredients like Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and cucumber for a bright and zingy chicken salad you’ll want to eat all the time.
25 minutes 300 calories Easy
Healthy
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Chinese Boiled Chicken Soup
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Don’t be intimidated by the long list of ingredients here, each element is important to developing the deep flavor for this soup that you’ll want to enjoy during the cold weather months.
1h 00m 280 calories Easy
Healthy
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Boiled Chicken with Soy Ginger Sauce
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This chicken comes out tender and juicy with the help of the deeply flavored soy ginger sauce. Serve with a side of broccoli for a deliciously well-rounded dish.
45 minutes 250 calories Easy
Healthy
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Creamy Mughlai Chicken
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Serve this creamy curry chicken at your next dinner party to impress the masses; a big bowl of this super flavorful chicken with some steamed rice and naan bread is the poster child for comforting cuisine.
1h 00m 460 calories Easy
Healthy
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