Cooked Chicken for recipes

Directions: 1. Salt and pepper both sides of chicken breasts. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add a drizzle of oil. Add chicken and cook until the first side is nicely browned, 3 to 4 minutes. 2. Turn chicken breasts and brown the other side for 2 - 3 minutes. 3. Add water or broth to the pan to 1/2 inch depth. Turn heat to medium and cook for 5 to 8 minutes longer. 4. The chicken is done when an instant-read thermometer reads 165 degrees F at the thickest part. 5. Remove breasts from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before cutting. For shredding. allow to rest for 10 minutes and use two forks to shred.